Supreme Court Declines Stay on Chief Election Commissioner Selection Process

Supreme Court Declines Stay on Chief Election Commissioner Selection Process

Mar 24, 2024

Introduction: The Supreme Court has issued an order regarding the batch of pleas seeking a stay on the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. This Act removes the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel appointing election commissioners. The

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SBI submits complete electoral bond details along with unique bond numbers

SBI submits complete electoral bond details along with unique bond numbers

Mar 23, 2024

State Bank of India submit the complete information on electoral bonds along with the unique bond numbers to election commission of india. On March 13, SBI submitted a compliance affidavit disclosing the details of electoral bonds. Further, court issued notice on 18 march

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Supreme Court Declines Stay on CEC Act: Ensures Continuity Ahead of Elections

Supreme Court Declines Stay on CEC Act: Ensures Continuity Ahead of Elections

Mar 22, 2024

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling, refused to grant a stay on The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 (CEC Act). This Act, which governs the appointment process

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Supreme Court to Review Stay Applications on Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 and Rules 2024

Supreme Court to Review Stay Applications on Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 and Rules 2024

Mar 22, 2024

Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to deliberate on applications requesting a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 and the Citizenship Amendment Rules 2024. These applications come amidst a flurry of legal challenges against the controversial legislation. A bench comprising Chief

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SBI informs SC, electoral bonds details have been furnished to ECI

SBI informs SC, electoral bonds details have been furnished to ECI

Mar 21, 2024

SBI informs SC, electoral bonds details have been furnished to ECI It has been informed by the SBI that it has submitted all the electoral bond details including the alphanumeric identification details, to the ECI. Compliance was done to the order of apex

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The Delhi High Court organized an International Judicial Conclave on Intellectual Property Rights

The Delhi High Court organized an International Judicial Conclave on Intellectual Property Rights

Mar 19, 2024

The Delhi High Court, in partnership with the Delhi Judicial Academy, the United States Patents and Trademarks Office, and the United States Department of Justice, organized an International Judicial Conclave on Intellectual Property Rights on March 16 and 17. During this two-day event,

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Electoral Bond Transparency Back in Court: SC to Decide on Unique Bond Numbers

Electoral Bond Transparency Back in Court: SC to Decide on Unique Bond Numbers

Mar 18, 2024

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a crucial case concerning the Electoral Bond Scheme today. The central issue revolves around the disclosure of unique identification numbers associated with Electoral Bonds. Reasoning Behind Disclosure: The February 15th judgment by a Constitution

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New Election Commissioners Appointed Amidst Legal Challenge

New Election Commissioners Appointed Amidst Legal Challenge

Mar 18, 2024

Issues: Reasoning of the Court: Arguments: Conclusion: The appointment of two new election commissioners has sparked controversy due to the exclusion of the CJI from the selection panel. While the appointments stand for now, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on

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Convict sought review of the verdict of SC: Bilkis Bano Case

Convict sought review of the verdict of SC: Bilkis Bano Case

Mar 18, 2024

One of the convicts of the Bilkis Bano gangrape case has moved to the SC whereby he had challenged a judgement given by the which had cancelled his remission that was granted by the Gujarat Government. The convict, Ramesh Chandana, through his advocate

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“The unreasonably high amount of surety infringes the right to life and personal liberty of the accused”: Supreme Court

“The unreasonably high amount of surety infringes the right to life and personal liberty of the accused”: Supreme Court

Mar 18, 2024

Recently, the Supreme Court observed that surety at an unreasonably high amount effectively defeats the very purpose of the grant of bail and infringes the right to life and personal liberty of the accused protected by Article 21 of the Constitution. A bench

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