In the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu criticized the governor for creating a “constitutional deadlock” with alleged “malice.” The state government accused him of delaying key decisions and obstructing governance. The issue has escalated into a legal battle. The court proceedings highlight growing tensions between state authorities and the governor.
Today (16th April): The Supreme Court questioned the Election Commission about penalties for tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). They emphasized the need for trust in the system and rejected a plea to revert to ballot papers. Concerns were raised about human intervention and the practicality of tallying VVPAT slips with EVM votes. The Court proposed independent technical inspection of EVMs after voting.
Today (29th March): The Congress party faces a tax notice exceeding Rs 1,800 crore after the Delhi High Court rejects its appeals. The notice covers assessment years 2017-18 and 2020-21 and includes penalties and interest charges. The party accuses the BJP of “tax terrorism” and plans to challenge the demands in the Supreme Court, vowing to continue its campaign for the upcoming parliamentary polls.
Today (12h March): The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court to suspend the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) due to widespread protests against the legislation. The CAA provides a path to Indian citizenship for migrants from specific religions in neighboring Muslim-majority nations, triggering opposition and demonstrations resulting in over 100 fatalities.