Today, On 16th January, The Supreme Court rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the release of Pakistani prisoners held in Indian jails. The petition argued that these prisoners should be freed, but the court declined to entertain the request. The court stated that such matters should be handled by the government. This decision reinforces the principle that national security and diplomatic issues are beyond judicial intervention in this case.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to disclose information about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). This decision followed a second appeal by retired civil servant MG Devasahayam. The ECI must provide the requested data within 30 days. Compliance with the order is mandatory.
Today(on 14th March), The mother of late Assistant Public Prosecutor S Aneesha has appealed to the Kerala High Court for a CBI investigation into her daughter’s death, citing alleged corruption and harassment by colleagues at the court. She details instances of abuse and neglect leading up to her daughter’s tragic end, seeking justice and accountability.
