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Supreme Court says EVMs are accurate unless they are maligned by human bias

Supreme Court rejects paper ballots, emphasizes trust in electronic voting machines for accurate results, open to performance review.

The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024

SC assures to list pleas to cross-verify EVM-VVPAT vote count before Lok Sabha polls

Supreme Court promises to hear pleas from several NGOs for EVM-VVPAT cross-verification before the Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Activists seek SC-monitored probe into electoral bonds

Activists call for SC-monitored probe into electoral bond scam, revealing corporate-political nexus in India's funding transparency.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

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SC directs States and Union Territories to give ration cards to 8 crore migrant workers

The Supreme Court on March 19 took exception to the delays in the implementation of its April 2023 order to provide ration cards to about eight crore migrant workers registered in the eShram portal but not covered under the National Food Security Act.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

Supreme Court refuses to stay appointments of two new Election Commissioners

Supreme Court refuses to stay controversial Election Commissioner appointments of Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar amid transparency concerns, raising questions about democracy's foundation.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls

Protests break out in parts of the country. Police presence beefed up. Critics of the law call its timing cynical.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024

Kerala veterinary student death illustrates free rein given to cadres of CPI(M): Prashant Bhushan

Kerala veterinary student death: Prashant Bhushan criticizes CPI(M) and SFI for hooliganism in Kerala, warns of threat to democracy in upcoming elections.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

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Electoral bonds disclosure | Contempt plea moved against SBI for not disclosing details yet

SBI plea on electoral bonds: NGO challenges SBI's extension plea for electoral bond disclosure in Supreme Court, contempt proceedings sought by ADR.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

Supreme Court to hear in March plea seeking release of detained Rohingya refugees

The Supreme Court on February 29 agreed to hear in March a plea seeking direction to the government to release Rohingya refugees who have been “illegally and arbitrarily” detained in jails and detention centres across the country.

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

It should not be left to one person to select four or five judges for a Bench, says former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph

Post Jan. 2018 meet saw suggestion to shift ‘master of roster’ power from CJI to a panel of three SC judges, says former judge Kurian Joseph

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Leaders, lawyers condole Fali Nariman’s death

Condolences pour in for the late Fali S. Nariman, a legal luminary devoted to justice and civil liberties.

The Hindu · Feb 21, 2024

Supreme Court plea wants govt to allow MGNREGA workers to choose how they want their wages paid

MGNREGA wages: Plea seeks Supreme Court intervention to allow MGNREGA workers to choose payment methods, citing issues with ABPS.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

‘Arrest is imminent’: CBI raids on Harsh Mander, FIR filed

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR against human rights activist and former IAS officer Harsh Mander for alleged FCRA violations, Newslaundry learned today.

Newslaundry · Feb 2, 2024

Supreme Court upholds SEBI probe, turns focus on ‘conduct’ of Hindenburg

Hindenburg Adani case: Supreme Court directs SEBI to probe if Hindenburg report on short-selling caused harm to investors; dismisses NGO's findings against Adani Group.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

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The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

CJI puts his foot down; says if case is listed before a judge, the judge takes the call to hear it or not

CJI D.Y. Chandrachud refuses to intervene in cases listed before Supreme Court judge, Solicitor General advises to ignore malicious letters

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

On the listing of cases in the Supreme Court | Explained

Two lawyers have raised issues of irregularities in the listing of cases before the SC, with one letter addressed to the CJI and the other to the Registry. Mr. Dave questioned the movement of cases from one Bench to another, while Mr. Bhushan referred to the Handbook and Clause 15…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Case on delays in appointments of judges missing from causelist

Petitions against govt. delays in judicial appointments/transfers not listed. Bench had put govt. in dock for selective appointments/transfers. Justice Kaul to monitor govt. clearance of appointments/transfers till his retirement.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s stand on PIL against use of public servants, Army for political propaganda

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on PIL against alleged use of public servants, defence personnel for political propaganda. Petitioners allege use of selfie points, special officers to canvass for ruling party, BJP. Matter to be heard next on January 5.

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The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

SEBI can’t be expected to take OCCRP allegations in Adani case as gospel truth: SC

Supreme Court said SEBI cannot accept foreign media reports as "gospel truth" on Adani Group's alleged stock manipulation & accounting fraud. SEBI bound by evidentiary requirements & cannot take reports as evidence. SIT to investigate, but SEBI following Justice Sapre committee's suggestions to protect investors.

Newslaundry · Nov 24, 2023

‘Should SEBI now follow journalists?’ SC reserves verdict in Adani-Hindenburg case

The Supreme Court today reserved its verdict in a batch of petitions seeking a court-monitoring inquiry into fraud allegations made by Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group, Bar and Bench reported.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Supreme Court flags possibility of electoral bonds being used to trade favours

CJI raises scenario of influential entities setting up persons with verified accounts to purchase electoral bonds for them to curry favour or enter into quid pro quo with ruling parties. Scheme allows corporate sector to conceal individual political donations from shareholders, promoting corruption & kickbacks. Petitioners argue right to know…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

SC taps Centre for information on vacancies, pendency in CIC, SICs

SC directs Centre, States to fill CIC, SIC vacancies to prevent RTI becoming "dead letter". Petitioners argued cases piling up, many bodies stopped accepting cases. CIC without Chief, 4 Commissioners due to retire Nov 6. Jharkhand SIC defunct since May 2020, others crippled by vacancies, backlog.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

CJI to head five-judge Bench that will hear electoral bonds case

The Supreme Court named the five judges on the Constitution Bench scheduled to hear petitions challenging the legality of the electoral bonds scheme, which facilitates anonymous donations to political parties.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Supreme Court refers electoral bonds case to 5-judge Constitution Bench, to start hearing on Oct. 31

Supreme Court refers to 5-judge Bench pleas challenging validity of electoral bond scheme for political funding. CJI Chandrachud and Justices Pardiwala & Misra receive application for urgent hearing. PILs allege ₹12,000 cr paid to parties, 2/3 to one major party.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

SC to hear final arguments in electoral bonds case on October 31

Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging electoral bonds scheme on Oct. 31; two issues concerning violation of Articles 19, 14 & 21 of Constitution to be focused on; AG agrees to early hearing; CJ asks if cash can be used to purchase bonds; petitioners argue scheme legalises anonymous donations and…

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