Today, On 26th November, The Supreme Court on Kerala SIR clarified that the Election Commission is not a post office to blindly accept every voter form. The Court stressed that each inclusion must follow a reasonable and fair process.
The Supreme Court questioned the Centre and States over huge vacancies and massive pendency in Information Commissions, calling for urgent action. Prashant Bhushan criticised repeated delays, warning that the Right to Information system is collapsing.
The Supreme Court urged the government to phase out luxury petrol and diesel vehicles, promoting wider adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Justice Surya Kant said banning high-end cars first “will not affect the common man.”
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL by NGO Infrastructure Watchdog seeking a probe into Punjab National Bank and Bank of Maharashtra’s One-Time Settlement with Asian Hotels North, calling it speculative and unsupported by facts.
The Supreme Court found four audio clips allegedly linking ex-CM N. Biren Singh to Manipur violence were tampered and unfit for voice comparison. The Bench directed that the NFSL report be shared with all parties before the next hearing on December 8.
The seven-member Lokpal headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar has invited bids to buy seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars worth Rs.70 lakh each, sparking criticism as the tender mandates delivery within 30 days with no extension allowed.
Today, On 16th October, In the Bihar SIR Row, The Supreme Court emphasized that the Election Commission of India is fully aware of its duties and is legally bound to publish all changes in the electoral rolls without delay, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Today, On 15th October, The Supreme Court heard a plea challenging the Tata Group’s lease renewal and industrial township status. The Bench observed that the lease “cannot have any bearing on the constitutional permissibility,” highlighting separate scrutiny of corporate control over civic governance.
Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging the law that excludes the Chief Justice of India from the panel appointing Election Commissioners on November 11, examining the constitutional validity and impact of this significant change in the appointment process.
Today, On 9th October, Supreme Court declines a blanket order in Bihar voter roll revision, emphasizing learning from Bihar before nationwide SIR rollout and directing para-legal volunteers and legal service lawyers to help affected voters. “You have decided to carry out SIR across the country, this experience in Bihar will make you wiser. You will learn from this experience,” the Court added.
