Today (5th April): The Election Commission opposed DMK’s writ petition on EVM design in the Madras High Court, stating that EVMs have been used since the 1980s without proven tampering incidents. The petition questioned the placement of VVPAT printers and sought procedures for EVM approval and guidelines for returning officers. The court adjourned further hearing to June 20.
Today (4th April): The Calcutta High Court has accepted Tata Steel’s writ petition challenging the denial of a loan waiver from the Steel Development Fund (SDF), where the loan amount totaled Rs 2,751.17 crore. This follows the Union Ministry of Steel rejecting their appeal, sparking the recent filing and first hearing for this case.
On Wednesday(March 27),The Madras High Court dismissed a petition challenging Tamil Nadu’s election notification, ensuring the scheduled elections proceed as planned. The petitioner sought to advance the vote counting date, but the court ruled it lacked legal basis and didn’t address significant public concern. The ruling upholds the electoral process’s sanctity and the Election Commission’s authority.
On Tuesday(12th March),The Telangana High Court directs petitioners to serve notices in a Rs 25,000-cr land scam case linked to the Dharani Act. Allegations include a four-decade fraud involving bogus transactions and concealment of prior land sales. The case has sparked legal and political battles, with ongoing demands for criminal charges and a Special Investigating Team.
The Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu’s petition challenging Enforcement Directorate’s summons to district collectors in a money-laundering case. Justices express concern over state’s involvement, emphasize individual challenges. Next hearing set for February 26 in the alleged sand mining scam case. Both sides argue over jurisdiction and federalism concerns.
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has firmly stated that courts should not allow litigants to submit documents or information in sealed covers. This ruling was delivered by a division bench comprising Justice GS Patel and Justice Kamal Khata. The case in question revolved around a writ petition filed by Sonali Ashok Tandle, […]
