Today, On 29th July, The Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing on August 12 in the Bihar voter list revision case. It warned, “If there is any mass exclusion, then the Court will step in,” amid concerns over the SIR process.
The Supreme Court has heard petitions challenging ECI’s Bihar voter roll revision ahead of state polls. No interim relief granted; Court asserts power to act if irregularities are found.
The Supreme Court slammed a journalist for a defamatory YouTube video targeting a woman politician, reminding that only courts decide guilt. Interim bail was extended as the case proceeds.
Amritpal Singh’s lawyer confirms plans to challenge NSA detention in Supreme Court next week.
The MP is currently lodged in Assam jail under the National Security Act.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the Bihar voter list revision ensures election purity by removing ineligible names. It said Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card are used only for identification, not proof of citizenship.
Supreme Court to decide on ex-minister Partha Chatterjee’s bail in the CBI-led cash-for-jobs scam. Case reassigned to a different bench, excluding Justice Joymalya Bagchi.
SC rejects anticipatory bail for two men accused of forcing land sale at gunpoint in Patna. Bench says, “It is not even a case for grant of regular bail.”
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking protection of lawyers’ privileges. Advocate Aaditya Gore has been pursuing the Advocates (Protection) Bill since 2014.
