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.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 20) said the plea seeking a policy for verification of electronic voting machines- EVM will be heard by a bench headed by Justice Dipankar Datta in January next year. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said the fresh plea of former Haryana minister and five-time MLA Karan Singh Dalal and one Lakhan Kumar Singla on the issue will be heard by a bench headed by Justice Datta in the week commencing January 20, 2025.
![[Breaking] EVM Verification Plea Should Be Heard by Bench That Delivered April Verdict: Supreme Court](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EVM.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court of India on Friday (13th Dec) suggested that a petition regarding electronic voting machines (EVM) verification be referred to the same bench that ruled in April 2024, affirming EVM security. Petitioners seek to establish a clear verification protocol, requesting the Election Commission to verify EVM components within eight weeks without disputing election results.
![[Breaking] Delhi Pollution: "Why Workers Not Received Full Compensation, After Supreme Court Clear Directives": SC Slams Chief Secretary Dharmendra](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-9.jpeg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court On Thursday (5th Dec) criticized Delhi Chief Secretary Dharmendra for failing to ensure full compensation for construction workers amid air quality measures. Justices questioned delays in payments despite previous directives and demanded immediate resolution. The government was directed to inform unregistered workers about their rights and enhance registration efforts in the ongoing pollution crisis response.