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Take action: SC to Allahabad HC chief justice on allegations against Lakhimpur Kheri case judge

The Supreme Court asked the Allahabad High Court chief justice to swiftly address serious allegations against the presiding officer. Allegations include the judge transferring cases to himself and reportedly acquitting defendants during the trial. Senior advocates presented arguments regarding the judge's conduct and the changes made to the prosecution team.…

The Economic Times · 15h ago

Delhi Police denies permission for Oct 2 protest at Jantar Mantar, security beefed up

Delhi Police refused permission for a planned protest at Jantar Mantar against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The protest is organized by the All India Students' Association and others to demand Kumar's resignation. Security measures have been increased in New Delhi with personnel deployed to prevent unauthorized gatherings. Demonstrators expressed concern regarding…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

‘EC exposed, but no fresh ground to challenge SIR’: Lawyers on legal fallout of IE report

Days after The Indian Express investigation, the Election Commission’s decision to introduce an additional declaration for new voters applying through form 6 has come under fresh scrutiny, with two petitions filed in the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court.

Newslaundry · Sep 29

Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC seeks Centre response on SHANTI Act

The Supreme Court questioned the Centre regarding compensation for nuclear accidents. It also sought clarification on regulatory body appointments under the SHANTI Act. The court is examining potential conflicts of interest in these appointments. Petitioners argue the new law violates fundamental constitutional rights. The SHANTI Act caps liability for private…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

SC seeks Centre, ED responses on plea alleging Rs 14,000 crore diversion in Noida, Yamuna Expressway housing projects

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Enforcement Directorate, RBI, Uttar Pradesh authorities, and several real estate firms. This follows a plea alleging diversion of thousands of crores collected from homebuyers in Noida and Yamuna Expressway projects. Advocate Prashant Bhushan highlighted a pattern of developers diverting funds and…

The Economic Times · May 28

‘No disease’, only ‘impediment removal’: Delhi meet flags Bengal’s 90 lakh voter deletions

Two days after the Election Commission of India released another list of deleted voters in West Bengal’s controversial special intensive revision, political activist Yogendra Yadav on Wednesday said that deletions would “critically” affect the governing Trinamool Congress in 19-25 constituencies in the upcoming assembly polls. In the 2021 state polls,…

Newslaundry · Apr 8

Air India plane crash investigation report does not blame anyone, government tells top court

Supreme Court says investigation into Boeing 787 disaster aims to improve aviation safety and not assign blame

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Top court asks Modi government to respond after independent Air India crash probe sought

The two-judge bench observes that it was ‘irresponsible’ to blame pilots for crash

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

SC slams states for ineffective ration distribution to beneficiaries

A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh criticized the States for using ration cards as a mere statistical tool to project welfare efforts. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 19, 2025

SC on CEC, ECs selection: Court's opinion vs legislative power

While posting the hearing on February 4, the bench said it would see whose views had supremacy. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 8, 2025