Today, On 12th August ,In the Bihar SIR row, Psephologist Yogendra Yadav slammed the Election Commission in the Supreme Court, saying, “Please see them. Declared dead but they are alive.” He highlighted serious errors in voter deletions after the revision exercise.
Today, On 12th August, In the Bihar SIR controversy, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal sharply criticized the Election Commission, saying, “What are the BLOs doing? People who are dead are shown alive.” The Supreme Court is hearing serious challenges to the revision process.
Today, On 12th August, The Supreme Court ruled that the Election Commission of India (ECI) holds the authority to include or exclude citizens from the electoral rolls. This comes amid the ongoing Bihar voter list revision row ahead of elections.
Today, On 12th August, In the Bihar voter list revision case, the Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s stand that Aadhaar is not conclusive proof of citizenship, stressing that independent verification is necessary before linking it with the electoral roll to ensure authenticity.
Today, On 11th August, The Supreme Court will hear petitions by politicians Pappu Yadav and Derek O’Brien challenging the Special Investigation Report related to Bihar’s voter list revision, Tomorrow. The case draws attention to election integrity and legal scrutiny in Bihar.
CJI B.R. Gavai said he would speak to Justice Surya Kant on whether to list fresh writ petitions along with review pleas against the 2022 verdict upholding PMLA. Petitioners seek a larger bench reference on ED’s powers.
Today, On 4th August, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a plea challenging the quashing of the FIR against UT Administrator Praful Khoda Patel and others, accused of abetting the 2021 suicide of ex-MP Mohan Delkar.
Supreme Court gives last chance to Centre, issues notice to States on plea to ban online betting apps; petitioner claims 100 million youth affected.
Today, On 1st August, Udaipur Files row reached Delhi High Court, which questioned the Centre’s authority under the Cinematograph Act. “What made you suggest cuts?” the Chief Justice asked, slamming post-certification interference despite CBFC’s expert scrutiny and legal process.
85-year-old Swamy Shraddananda, jailed for murdering his wife in 1991, seeks mercy citing age and illness. Supreme Court lists the plea after 12 weeks for Centre’s response.
