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    I-PAC Raids Row: Supreme Court Adjourns ED Plea Alleging Interference By Mamata Banerjee & State Officials To May 22
    I-PAC Raids Row: Supreme Court Adjourns ED Plea Alleging Interference By Mamata Banerjee & State Officials To May 22
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    I-PAC Raids Row: Supreme Court Adjourns ED Plea Alleging Interference By Mamata Banerjee & State Officials To May 22

    Supreme Court of India has adjourned the ED plea alleging interference by Mamata Banerjee and state officials during I-PAC raids, with the matter now listed for detailed hearing on May 22 before the bench in next session.

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    Big Update in WB Polls: Ex-Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam Resigns From SIR Appellate Tribunal
    Big Update in WB Polls: Ex-Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam Resigns From SIR Appellate Tribunal
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    Big Update in WB Polls: Ex-Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam Resigns From SIR Appellate Tribunal

    Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice T. S. Sivagnanam, appointed as one of 19 retired judges serving as single-member Appellate Tribunals for Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal, resigned from his tribunal position on Thursday citing personal reasons.

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    BREAKING | West Bengal Legislative Assembly Dissolved Under Article 174(2): Is President’s Rule Coming?
    BREAKING | West Bengal Legislative Assembly Dissolved Under Article 174(2): Is President’s Rule Coming?
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    BREAKING | West Bengal Legislative Assembly Dissolved Under Article 174(2): Is President’s Rule Coming?

    West Bengal saw a major constitutional twist as Governor R. N. Ravi dissolved the Legislative Assembly under Article 174(2)(b), issuing the order through an official Lok Bhavan press note. The move took immediate effect citing constitutional provisions today.

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    Calcutta High Court Strikes Down ECI’s Blanket Ban on Motorcycle Riding in West Bengal Ahead of Polling Day

    The Court held that while the Election Commission has wide superintendence powers under Article 324(1), it must conform to existing laws and cannot impose restrictions without statutory backing.

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    Happy to See The Voting Percentage, No Incidents of Violence: Supreme Court Praises West Bengal Election
    Happy to See The Voting Percentage, No Incidents of Violence: Supreme Court Praises West Bengal Election
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    Happy to See The Voting Percentage, No Incidents of Violence: Supreme Court Praises West Bengal Election

    Today, On 24th April, The Supreme Court, hearing the Special Intensive Revision case, praised West Bengal’s record voter turnout in Phase 1, with CJI Surya Kant saying he was happy to see citizens strengthen democracy. Justice Bagchi added that there were no incidents of violence.

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    SIR Related Matters in WB Came Up Every Day: Supreme Court to Seek Calcutta HC CJ's Report on ‘Non-Functioning’ Tribunals
    SIR Related Matters in WB Came Up Every Day: Supreme Court to Seek Calcutta HC CJ's Report on ‘Non-Functioning’ Tribunals
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    SIR Related Matters in WB Came Up Every Day: Supreme Court to Seek Calcutta HC CJ’s Report on ‘Non-Functioning’ Tribunals

    Today, On 20th April, The Supreme Court said it would seek a status report from the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice on how the appellate tribunals are functioning. Noting repeated SIR applications, it remarked, “Every day you people, one after the other,”.

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    BREAKING| Over 200 People Have Died Due to Flawed SIR Process: Mamata Banerjee Writes to CEC on Bengal Voter List Controversy
    BREAKING| Over 200 People Have Died Due to Flawed SIR Process: Mamata Banerjee Writes to CEC on Bengal Voter List Controversy
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    BREAKING| Over 200 People Have Died Due to Flawed SIR Process: Mamata Banerjee Writes to CEC on Bengal Voter List Controversy

    West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Chairperson of All India Trinamool Congress, wrote to the CEC expressing concern over ECI’s actions in West Bengal. Over 60 lakh genuine voters remain under adjudication, and 200+ lives were lost due to the flawed SIR process.

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    WB SIR Row| Provide Full Logistical Support To Judges: Supreme Court Directs Bengal Govt & ECI
    WB SIR Row| Provide Full Logistical Support To Judges: Supreme Court Directs Bengal Govt & ECI
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    WB SIR Row| Provide Full Logistical Support To Judges: Supreme Court Directs Bengal Govt & ECI

    The Supreme Court directed the West Bengal government and Election Commission to provide logistical support to judicial officers conducting the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, noting they have handled over 10.16 lakh objections and claims regarding voter deletions.

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    BREAKING| Bengal SIR| Class 10 Admit Cards Can Be Used as ID When Accompanied by Pass Certificates: Supreme Court
    BREAKING| Bengal SIR| Class 10 Admit Cards Can Be Used as ID When Accompanied by Pass Certificates: Supreme Court
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    BREAKING| Bengal SIR| Class 10 Admit Cards Can Be Used as ID When Accompanied by Pass Certificates: Supreme Court

    Today, On 25th February, The Supreme Court clarified that during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal, Madhyamik admit cards may serve as supporting identity documents. However, they will be accepted only when accompanied by the relevant pass certificates for verification.

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    Aadhaar Under Scanner: Ashwini Upadhyay Moves Supreme Court Seeking Strict Rules for Adults & Adolescents
    Aadhaar Under Scanner: Ashwini Upadhyay Moves Supreme Court Seeking Strict Rules for Adults & Adolescents
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    Court Is Not A Forum For This: Supreme Court On Alleged Aadhaar Misuse For Rohingyas In West Bengal

    Today, On 24th February, The Supreme Court, hearing claims of Aadhaar misuse for Rohingyas in West Bengal, said, “This needs a deeper probe and the court is not a forum for this.” It advised advocate Ashwini Upadhyay to approach the Union government.

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