West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose to Visit Violence-Hit Murshidabad. Governor Bose announced he will visit Murshidabad following recent violence, stating his determination to “impose peace at any cost.”
Today, On 3rd April, The Lok Sabha has confirmed the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, citing ongoing instability in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the government has taken all possible measures to restore normalcy in the conflict-hit region. The decision comes amid persistent violence and governance challenges in the Northeastern state. The move is expected to have significant political and administrative implications.
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi stated that the ONOP Bill does not take away voting rights. During discussions, he addressed various concerns raised about the proposed law. Functionaries questioned him on its implications and the Constitution’s basic structure. Gogoi emphasized that the bill aligns with constitutional principles.
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President’s Rule has been imposed in Manipur on Thursday (13th Feb), just four days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post. The resignation comes nearly 21 months after ethnic violence erupted in the state, leading to the deaths of more than 250 people and the displacement of thousands.
President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been lifted, allowing Omar Abdullah’s National Conference-Congress coalition to form a government. The Union Home Ministry issued a notification revoking the rule, initially imposed in 2019. Abdullah’s key agenda includes seeking the restoration of statehood following their recent electoral victory.
Today (8th May): The Delhi High Court fined a petitioner Rs 1 lakh for seeking a media gag on reporting about Arvind Kejriwal. The court rejected a PIL seeking to restrain media channels from airing sensational headlines and imposed the fine, criticizing the attempt to stifle political rivals. The plea was dismissed, and the court clarified its limitations in imposing censorship or curtailing opponents’ rights.
New Delhi: A PIL filed in Delhi HC seeks suitable facilities for CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail, emphasizing his role as an elected leader. It requests video conferencing for governance from custody. Background: Kejriwal’s arrest on March 21, subsequent remand on April 1, and concerns about media interference and demands for his resignation. Previous petitions to remove him were rejected or fined.
Article 370 and Jammu & Kashmir’s Autonomy: A Constitutional Debate In a significant hearing on the dilution of Article 370, Senior Advocate Dr. Rajeev Dhavan asserted before the Supreme Court Constitution Bench that the “Autonomy of states is fundamental to our constitution.” The bench, comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR […]
