Today (3rd May): The Supreme Court is considering the possibility of granting interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal during the Lok Sabha Elections in light of his arrest by the ED. The court raised concerns regarding the timing of the arrest and potential liability under the PMLA. Kejriwal’s counsel questioned the rationale behind his arrest, emphasizing that his scheduled appearance had been known.
Sajad Lone, leader of J&K People’s Conference, believes challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in court was necessary to maintain political relevance. He also emphasizes the importance of Parliament in representing Jammu and Kashmir. Lone critiqued National Conference’s promise to restore Article 370, expressing skepticism and readiness to hold them accountable.
A petition filed today in the Supreme Court of India for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry into the recently invalidated electoral bonds scheme. Allegations include pay-for-play dynamics, potential influence on government contracts, and compromised investigative bodies. The petition stresses the need for impartial investigation supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge.
Today(on 18th April), India’s Supreme Court reviewed the functionality and security of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in response to election integrity concerns. The Election Commission’s detailed explanation reinforced the system’s integrity, dispelling worries of manipulation. The court’s inquiry was prompted by petitions for thorough EVM and VVPAT verification, and the commission assured stringent security measures.
Today (27th March): Former Finance Secretary Subhash Garg criticized the State Bank of India for compromising the anonymity of electoral bond purchases. He highlighted that the recording of alphanumeric codes goes against the scheme’s intent. The Supreme Court’s involvement revealed connections between bond buyers and political parties, leading to doubts about transparency. Garg urges the Election Commission of India to ensure complete transparency.
Today (20th March): The Allahabad High Court has requested responses from major political parties to a plea seeking to ban caste-based rallies. The PIL, filed in 2013, aims to enforce a total prohibition on such rallies and remove political entities involved from official listings. The Election Commission expressed its inability to enforce a ban during non-election periods. The next hearing is scheduled for April 10.
The Supreme Court Today accelerated a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging political parties’ practice of offering freebies during elections. The PIL calls for scrutiny of this practice, urging the Election Commission to take action. It argues that such behavior violates constitutional principles, compromises the electoral process, and influences voters unfairly. This move follows the upcoming general elections in India, highlighting the issue’s significance.
Today (18th March): During the hearing, advocate Mathews Nedumpara claimed that the citizens were unaware of the entire judgment in the Electoral Bond case. NEW DELHI: Today (March 18th): During the hearing concerning the Electoral Bond case, a heated verbal exchange between Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and advocate Mathews Nedumpara, creating waves on social media. […]
The Supreme Court today rejected industry bodies’ pleas to delay disclosure of electoral bond numbers, emphasizing the importance of transparency in linking donors to political parties. The State Bank of India was instructed to submit all bond details by March 21, with the Chief Justice urging impartial and timely disclosure to prevent controversy.