The Punjab & Haryana High Court has asked the Punjab government to present all documents explaining why MP Amritpal Singh’s parole plea to attend the Winter Session of Parliament was rejected. The next hearing is set for December 8.
Today, On 17th December, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the “One Nation, One Election” bill in the Lok Sabha, facing strong opposition, particularly from Congress. This proposal aims to synchronize elections nationwide, but critics fear it could undermine democracy and federalism. The ongoing parliamentary session is likely to intensify political confrontations.
Former Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar recommends that the Modi government prioritize appointing new judges to address vacancies in the judiciary, rather than assigning retired judges to tribunals. He highlights the criticism faced by tribunals for backlogs and delays, emphasizing the need to expand the judiciary. Kumar also discusses potential delays in implementing criminal laws and reforms due to the structure of the coalition government.