“You Are Asking Us to Direct Parliament to Enact the Law. Please Don’t Ask for That”: SC Declines To Hear PIL on Expatriate Citizens’ Voting Rights

Today, On 13th December, the Supreme Court rejected a PIL regarding voting rights for expatriate citizens, stating it lacked jurisdiction to compel Parliament. Petitioner Savya Sachi Krishnan Nigam highlighted a stalled Election Commission proposal from 2020. The court permitted him to withdraw the petition, suggesting alternative forums for the issue.

[Byju’s Insolvency Case] Resolution Professional (RP) Are Creating ‘Chaos’: Creditor To NCLT

The insolvency case involving the edtech platform Byju’s saw intense arguments on Tuesday(12th Nov), with the US-based financial creditor Glas Trust accusing the Resolution Professional (RP) of creating chaos.

[Byju’s Insolvency Case] “They Have Classified Us as Operational Creditors; We Are Financial Creditors”: Aditya Birla Finance, Glas Trust Seek to Replace Resolution Professional

Today, On 4th November, Aditya Birla Finance and Glas Trust petitioned the NCLT to replace the resolution professional managing Byju’s insolvency, claiming only one entity is classified as a financial creditor, resulting in a single-member Committee of Creditors. The NCLT will hear the case next week, following a stay on CoC meetings.

One Citizen, One Vote, One Value| Chief Justice Chandrachud Timely Returns From Abroad to Participate in Lok Sabha Elections

Yesterday, On 25th May, Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, returned from an international trip in time to vote in the Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation. His commitment to fulfilling his duty as a citizen and advocating for voter participation underscores the crucial role of every individual, including high-ranking officials, in shaping the country’s future.

Can’t Force People to Vote: Madras High Court Clarifies on Voting Rights and Employment Leave

Madras High Court has asserted that while voting is an essential civic duty, citizens cannot be compelled to exercise their franchise. This decision reaffirms the delicate balance between promoting electoral participation and respecting individual liberties. CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has asserted that while voting is an essential civic duty, citizens cannot be compelled to […]