Tag: SupremeCourt
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“Legal Limits: Supreme Court Bars Arvind Kejriwal from Signing Files While on Bail”
The Supreme Court is yet to announce its decision on the interim bail plea of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in connection with money laundering allegations related to the alleged liquor policy scam. The court had previously acknowledged that Mr. Kejriwal is not a habitual…
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“PM Reacts to Supreme Court’s Rejection of VVPAT Pleas: Opposition Receives Tight Slap”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Supreme Court’s dismissal of requests for cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a VVPAT was a strong response to the Opposition. He also mentioned that the Opposition owes an apology to the nation. PM Modi made these comments during an election rally in Bihar’s Araria. He emphasized…
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“Supreme Court Denies 100% EVM-VVPAT Verification Plea, Orders Symbol Loading Unit Seal”
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has dismissed the pleas requesting 100% cross-verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) data with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) records. The verdict was delivered by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta. Although the cases were initially reserved for orders on April 18, they were relisted on April…
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Ramdev and Balkrishna have issued a fresh ‘public apology’ following criticism from the Supreme Court in the Patanjali ads case.
Yoga guru Ramdev and Balkrishna, co-founders of Patanjali Ayurved Limited, have issued a fresh public apology in newspapers on April 24th, following a contempt case hearing at the Supreme Court. The court had questioned the size and visibility of the previous apology issued by the company for misleading advertisements. In light of the ongoing matter…
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Kejriwal Returns to Supreme Court: Challenges High Court Setback After 18 Days
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be approaching the Supreme Court today, a day after his petition challenging his arrest in the liquor policy case was dismissed by the Delhi High Court. The counsel representing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader will present the matter before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud at around 10.30 am,…
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Climate Justice: Recognizing the Right Against Climate Change – Landmark Supreme Court Judgment
The Supreme Court has made a significant decision by broadening the reach of Articles 14 and 21 to encompass the “right to protection from the negative impacts of climate change”. The three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has stated that Article 48A of the Constitution emphasizes the State’s responsibility to…
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“Supreme Court Rebukes Udhayanidhi Stalin for Controversial Comments on ‘Sanatana Dharma’: A Critique of Rights Abused”
The Supreme Court criticized Tamil Nadu Sports Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for ‘abusing his rights’ and making comments on ‘Sanatana Dharma’. The court emphasized that as a minister, he should refrain from such remarks. Stalin has sought the consolidation of multiple FIRs against him in different states, represented by senior advocate Abhishek Manu…
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“Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court Strikes Down 1998 Immunity for Legislators in Bribery Cases, Recognizes Grave Danger to Justice”
The 1998 judgment of the Supreme Court, which granted legislators immunity from bribery charges in connection with their votes in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies, has been disagreed with and overruled by the Supreme Court on Monday. The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, leading a seven-judge Bench, highlighted the grave danger posed by the majority…