Vice-President Dhankhar emphasized urgent reforms in India’s arbitration system, agreeing with criticism from Chief Justice Chandrachud. He urged for institutional strength in driving systemic changes and envisioned India as a global arbitration hub. Additionally, he highlighted new criminal laws moving away from colonial past and stressed on the underutilization of legal expertise in the Rajya Sabha.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, state BJP chief V D Sharma, and former state minister Bhupendra Singh have been issued a bailable warrant by a court in Jabalpur. This comes after they did not furnish undertakings in a criminal defamation case filed against them. The complaint was lodged by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Vivek Tankha.
19th March (Tuesday): AAP leader Sanjay Singh told the Supreme Court that he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case without prior summons. The court scheduled further hearings for April 2. His legal representative argued that his arrest followed a statement by an ED witness in July 2023 without prior intimation. Singh was earlier detained by the ED on October 4 in connection with the case.
The Supreme Court today refused to stay the disqualification of six Congress rebels by the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker for cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha polls. The rebel MLAs are barred from voting or Assembly proceedings pending the plea. By-elections for the vacant seats are under scrutiny, with a court listing set for May 6.
Today (18th March): A Delhi court has ordered Tihar authorities to escort Sanjay Singh to his Rajya Sabha oath-taking ceremony on March 19, despite ongoing legal proceedings. The court emphasized security measures and restricted his communication and public appearances. Singh is in judicial custody facing allegations related to the Delhi Liquor Scam. The ED and the CBI have alleged irregularities leading to substantial financial losses. A similar case involving K Kavitha is also being investigated.
The Supreme Court will hear on March 18, a plea from 6 Congress rebels, disqualified from the Himachal Pradesh assembly for not following party directives during Rajya Sabha polls. They allege lack of opportunity to respond to the disqualification petition. The Speaker cited anti-defection law after their abstention from a crucial budget vote.
Today (February 5) Six former Congress MLAs have taken their battle to the Supreme Court following their disqualification from the state assembly. This move comes in the wake of a contentious Rajya Sabha election that has sparked a series of legal and political confrontations. Also Read- Sandeshkhali Row | West Bengal Moves SC Challenging ,of […]
The Supreme Court of India is currently poised to address a pivotal legal question that has significant implications for the legislative process in the country: What precisely constitutes a money Bill? This inquiry has gained prominence against the backdrop of contentious decisions, including the recent invalidation of the electoral bond scheme and the 2018 affirmation […]
Rahul Narwekar, the Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly, is scheduled to announce his decision on Thursday regarding the disqualification petitions lodged by two opposing factions within the NCP, as per the directives issued by the Supreme Court. Despite the Election Commission of India (ECI) ruling in favor of rebel leader Ajit Pawar, granting him control […]