EVM and VVPAT: Origin, Evolution, Dispute, and Voting Procedure
The EVMs were first conceived in 1977. Its design was asked to be done by a public-sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, Electronics Corporation of India Ltd, Hyderabad. A prototype of the same was developed in 1979, which was later demonstrated
To Tally EVM votes with VVPAT Slips: Plea heard by SC
The Supreme Court has been hearing the petition whereby it was sought that every vote that was cast through the EVM be tallied with the Voter- Verifiable paper Audit Trail, slips during elections. As per the current situation, VVPAT verification is done only
Government Forms Committee to Address Issues Affecting the Queer Community
Introduction: In response to a directive from the Supreme Court, the Indian government has established a six-member committee to delve into various concerns concerning the LGBTQ+ community. This move comes in the wake of the Court’s decision to defer the matter of legalizing
Supreme Court Transfers Chlorantraniliprole Patent Dispute to Delhi High Court
Introduction: The battle over the patent for Chlorantraniliprole (CTPR) has escalated as Natco Pharma Limited and FMC Corporation continue their legal feud before the Indian judiciary. With multiple suits filed across different courts, the recent intervention of the Supreme Court has led to
Ruling of the Bombay High Court on offenses stipulated under the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code
Issues: Facts of the Case: The Bombay High Court recently discussed whether the IT Act’s penalties come first under the IPC or the latter. The court clarified that although the special law usually takes precedence over the general law, there are instances in
Is there any punishment for EVM tampering? Supreme court questions ECI
Recently, the supreme court questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) about the penalties, if any officer/ authority tampers with Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs). “If there is any manipulation, what is the prescribed punishment? That is a serious matter. There should be a
Advocate Files PIL to Rename Allahabad High Court as ‘High Court of Uttar Pradesh’
Deepanker Kumar, a lawyer representing Lucknow-based advocate Deepanker Kumar, has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition in the Allahabad High Court to rename the institution as the High Court of Uttar Pradesh. Kumar argues that the tradition of naming a High Court
Plea filed in the SC calling for a 3 year LL.B course right after school
A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court of India, where it was sought that the students should be allowed to pursue a three-year law degree right after school. Currently, the law courses are pursued right after school is of 5 years and
Judge summoned by Allahabad High Court for prejudice against Muslim attorneys on the basis of religion
Issues: Facts of the Case: Additional District & Sessions Judge Vivekanand Sharan Tripathi was called by the Allahabad High Court due to allegations of religious prejudice against Muslim counsel in a case involving forced religious conversions. The Muslim attorneys’ request for an adjournment
