Today, On 4th February, WB CM Mamata Banerjee told the Supreme Court in the SIR case that the Election Commission is a “WhatsApp Commission” targeting Bengal before the polls, urging the Court to save democracy as she alleged bias in voter list actions while the CJI suggested a way forward.
Today, On 4th February, TMC’s Mamata Banerjee told the Supreme Court during the SIR controversy, stressing that officials faced harassment leading to suicides, saying those responsible excluded people deliberately and questioned, “West Bengal is targeted?” in this critical plea.
Today, On 4th February, The Supreme Court issued notice in the West Bengal SIR row and told the Election Commission to send name discrepancy notices carefully. The Court also assured that voters’ rights would remain fully protected while hearing Mamata Banerjee’s plea.
Today, On 4th February, The Supreme Court told the Election Commission of India to issue name discrepancy notices carefully during Mamata Banerjee’s plea against the West Bengal SIR. Banerjee said the state was being targeted and delivered an emotional statement in court.
Today, On 4th February, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at the Supreme Court on Wednesday amid a growing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state. The court is scheduled to hear the SIR matter.
Today, On 3rd February, The Supreme Court has postponed the Enforcement Directorate’s plea against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state police officials over the alleged interference during the I-PAC office search. The matter in the I-PAC raids row will now be heard on February 10.
The West Bengal government told the Supreme Court that admitting the Enforcement Directorate’s petition on the I-PAC raid in Kolkata could set a “dangerous precedent.” They urged the court to reject the plea to safeguard democratic processes.
Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court said it will hear all West Bengal SIR violence cases on January 19 after receiving responses from the parties. A lawyer mentioned a counter affidavit detailing six incidents and sought listing alongside a Bihar matter.
Today, On 12th January, The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision process after Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal highlighted alleged procedural lapses.
The Supreme Court disposed of contempt petitions filed by part-time contractual teachers against West Bengal, directing the School Education Secretary to reconsider unpaid salary arrears after granting them a fair hearing, citing earlier directions for pay parity compliance issues.
