Today, On 13th April, The Supreme Court said individuals with pending appeals against exclusion from voter lists cannot be allowed to vote in the upcoming West Bengal elections. The Court added, “We cannot create a situation where we burden the appellate tribunal judges,” while refusing relief.
Today, On 13th April, The Supreme Court observed that the Election Commission of India prepared a list of doubtful voters due to a logical discrepancy during the Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal. The Court noted that voters were left sandwiched between two constitutional authorities, raising serious concerns about fairness in the electoral process.
Toda, On 17th February, The Supreme Court noted that those involved in the Deoghar fodder scam are above 60 years of age. The judges said they know the petition and its outcome, adding that accused are in their 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Pregnant Woman’s Deportation Case reaches the Supreme Court as the Bench stresses a humanitarian approach. The Court says if she proves her biological link, she may get Indian citizenship and her son too, prompting the Centre to act swiftly.
Today, On 30th July, In the Justice Yashwant Varma case, the Supreme Court observed that “your conduct does not inspire confidence” while reserving its judgment on the constitutional challenge to the in-house procedure, raising serious questions over participation in the internal inquiry process.
Today, On 18th July, The Supreme Court has added NHRC to a PIL concerning the 2017 Mental Healthcare Act, stating, “We cannot create a parallel mechanism just because the existing system has any flaws.” The case will now proceed accordingly.
