Today, On 11th November, The Supreme Court stayed all High Court proceedings on the validity of the electoral roll revision across Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Pondicherry, directing that the matter be centrally heard, and scheduled the next hearing for November 26.
Supreme Court to Hear on November 11 the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) Plea Challenging the Election Commission’s Decision to Conduct a Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Tamil Nadu Ahead of the Upcoming Elections.
The Kerala government, backed by all major parties except the BJP, will challenge the Election Commission’s special voter roll revision in the Supreme Court. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the move based on the 2002 list is “unscientific” and “ill-intentioned.”
The Election Commission informed the Madras High Court that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) will prepare a new voter list in Tamil Nadu. Unlike the annual SSR, every existing voter must submit fresh details for verification.
The Supreme Court has transferred CPI(M)’s challenge to the Madras High Court order directing removal of permanent political flagpoles from public spaces in Tamil Nadu to Justice Vikram Nath’s bench. The party argued the order violates its fundamental rights and amounts to “impermissible judicial legislation.”
Supreme Court directs Karur Stampede victims’ families to approach the CBI over alleged political pressure to withdraw petitions. The bench stressed transparency and fairness in the probe, saying independent investigation is vital to protect public trust.
The CBI has taken charge of the Karur stampede investigation that claimed 41 lives during Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally. The Supreme Court has ordered an impartial probe under a panel led by ex-Justice Ajay Rastogi.
The Supreme Court called the delay in execution of 8.8 lakh pending petitions “highly disappointing and nothing short of a travesty of justice.” It pulled up the High Courts, urging them to expedite the disposal of these cases.
Today, On 14th October, Supreme Court Questions ED in TASMAC Scam, asking, “Is It Not Encroaching Upon the Right of the State to Probe a Case?” The Court scrutinized the Enforcement Directorate’s role in the alleged Rs. 1,000 crore Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation scandal.
Today, On 13th October , The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and Tamil Nadu on a plea by a Kerala NGO seeking the decommissioning of the Mullaperiyar Dam, described as “one of the oldest in existence,” and the construction of a new dam.
