Supreme Court sets aside Allahabad High Court and trial court orders declaring accused a juvenile; directs him to face murder trial as an adult based on medical and documentary evidence.
In West Bengal, both the TMC and BJP urged the Election Commission to address the issue of alleged “ghost voters.” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of adding outsiders to the voter rolls through online means ahead of the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the BJP, which has long raised concerns about bogus voters linked to infiltration, is now highlighting the issue from a different angle. The demand for electoral transparency has intensified as both parties push for action.
Pradeep Rai, a candidate for SCBA President, excluded from the voters’ list, raising concerns about electoral fairness and transparency. The SCBA Election Body rejected his name, citing insufficient appearances before the Supreme Court. This exclusion, along with the rejection of 1804 advocates, calls into question the integrity of the upcoming SCBA elections, with potential ramifications for the association and Indian society.