The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly defended the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs), emphasizing their non-tamperable nature. In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the ECI stated, “The electronic voting machines are non-tamperable, both due to technological measures, and also due to strict administrative and security procedures laid out by […]
Supreme Court Upholds Registrar’s Decision on Special Leave Petition Against Administrative HC Order In a recent development, the Supreme Court has made a significant observation regarding the scope of special leave petitions (SLPs). The apex court noted that an SLP challenging an order passed by the High Court on the administrative side is not permissible. […]
In a recent development concerning the ongoing debate over Prime Minister Modi’s educational qualifications, a Gujarat court has reserved its order on a plea by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leader Sanjay Singh. The duo had been summoned over allegations of defamation. Earlier this year, on April 17, Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) […]
In a significant development related to the 2006 Mumbai train blasts, the Bombay High Court has taken a decisive stance on the matter. The tragic event, which occurred on July 11, 2006, saw RDX explosions at seven distinct locations on Mumbai’s suburban rail network. The devastating blasts resulted in the loss of 189 innocent lives, […]
Supreme Court Affirms Courts’ Duty to Intervene in Election Matters Amid Unjust Executive Actions The Supreme Court of India has recently clarified its stance on the judiciary’s role in election matters. While the courts generally refrain from interfering in electoral processes, the apex court emphasized that this restraint is not absolute. The court asserted that […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Legislature’s Role in Addressing Judicial Verdicts The Supreme Court of India has provided clarity on the powers of the legislature in relation to judgments passed by constitutional courts. The apex court emphasized that while the legislature cannot directly overrule a judgment, it holds the authority to enact laws that can alter the […]
The Supreme Court of India recently underscored the serious implications of willful disobedience or breach of assurances made by lawyers on their clients’ behalf to the court. Such actions, the apex court clarified, would squarely fall under the category of “civil contempt” as defined by Section 2(b) of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971. The […]
In a recent development concerning the Manipur violence cases, Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora, representing the judges’ committee constituted by the Supreme Court, raised objections to certain statements made against her in an affidavit. This affidavit was filed by the Chief Secretary of the Manipur Government. Arora highlighted that the affidavit was a “direct attack” on […]
Supreme Court Rejects Bail for PACL Directors in ₹40,000 Crore Scam Case The Supreme Court, on Tuesday (05.09.2023), declined the bail applications of Gurmeet Singh and Subrata Bhattacharya, former directors of PACL (Pearls Agrotech Corporation Limited). PACL, a real estate firm, is embroiled in a massive scam exceeding 40,000 crores, allegedly deceiving numerous investors nationwide. […]
In a significant ruling on September 5, the Supreme Court, comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, acquitted two individuals previously convicted in a 1989 murder case. The apex court’s decision was based on the observation that the Chhattisgarh High Court had not thoroughly scrutinized the evidence and witness testimonies presented during the trial. A […]
