The Manipur High court has ordered the release of the journalist who was arrested under the National Security Act after he made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister of India and Chief Minister of state. The National Security Act was promulgated in 1980.The objective of the Act is to provide for preventive detention in certain cases… Continue reading High Court orders release of Manipur television journalist in sedition case
Category: Polity
‘One more official in each booth will cut VVPAT delay’
Opposition parties have argued in the Supreme Court that deployment of one more official and an extra worktable in each polling booth will ‘substantially reduce’ the 5.2-day delay a proposed 50% VVPAT verification will cause. The opposition parties had moved to the SC demanding the random verification of at least 50% Electronic Voting Machines (EVM)… Continue reading ‘One more official in each booth will cut VVPAT delay’
Pasupu Kumkuma’: Andhra govt scheme for women gets EC nod
The Election Commission (EC) has passed an order stating that any money transfer under the ‘Pasupu Kumkuma’ scheme will not violate the Model Code of Conduct(MCC). The Commission has said that the Model Code of Conduct does not come in the way of the schemes that have been launched before MCC kicks in,especially if the… Continue reading Pasupu Kumkuma’: Andhra govt scheme for women gets EC nod
Supreme Court declines plea against Gujjar quota
The Supreme Court has declined a plea challenging Rajasthan Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions in the State and of Appointments and Posts in Services under the State) (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Rajasthan government had passed the bill in February 2019. The bill seeks to provide 5% reservation to Gujjars, Banjaras, Gadia Lohars,… Continue reading Supreme Court declines plea against Gujjar quota
EC advises Adityanath to be careful
The Election Commission has advised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to be more careful in future in future references to the armed forces in his poll campaign speeches for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. UP CM’s remark describing the armed forces as “Modiji ki sena” during a poll campaign had generated widespread controversy and was highly… Continue reading EC advises Adityanath to be careful
In the name of transparency, we cannot destroy institution of judiciary, says CJI
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict in a case whether the Chief Justice of India’s (CJI) office is covered under the purview of the Right to Information Act (RTI). The Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by the Supreme Court secretary-general against the January 2010 judgment of the Delhi High Court that declared… Continue reading In the name of transparency, we cannot destroy institution of judiciary, says CJI
In SC, govt. defends electoral bonds
The Government has opposed in the Supreme Court on the concerns raised by the Election Commission on issuing electoral bonds. Earlier,theElection Commission of India had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court.It said that the introduction of electoral bonds and the removal of the cap on corporate funding by the government will have a serious… Continue reading In SC, govt. defends electoral bonds
SC rejects Christian body’s plea to defer elections
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an urgent plea by a Christian body seeking rescheduling of the Lok Sabha polling date in Tamil Nadu. The petition had said that the scheduled date of polling for the Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry falls during the ‘Holy Triduum’, which begins with ‘Maundy Thursday’… Continue reading SC rejects Christian body’s plea to defer elections
EC inquiry against Meghalaya Minister
The Election Commission has initiated an inquiry into alleged violation of model code of conduct by a Meghalaya Minister. He had used an official vehicle for election campaigning. According to the Model Code of Conduct, no government transport including official air-crafts, vehicles etc. should be used for electioneering work. Model code of Conduct (MCC) are… Continue reading EC inquiry against Meghalaya Minister
SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of Modi biopic
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking a stay on the release of the biopic “PM Narendra Modi”. The opposition parties have alleged that the release of the film ahead of elections would violate the Model Code of Conduct. The film has generated widespread debate with opposition political parties alleging that it… Continue reading SC agrees to hear plea challenging release of Modi biopic
