Bengal SIR: 30 Lakh Voters Need Hearings to Stay on Rolls
West Bengal's electoral roll revision nears completion. Nearly 30 lakh 'unmapped' voters must attend hearings, while 54.6 lakh names face deletion. Final rolls to be published on Feb 14.
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Madhya Pradesh Achieves 99.66% Digital Voter Enumeration
Madhya Pradesh's voter enumeration nears completion with 99.66% forms digitised. Bhopal and Ujjain districts lag slightly. Draft electoral rolls to be published on December 16.
MP Achieves 99.66% Digital Voter Enumeration
Madhya Pradesh nears completion of digital voter mapping, with 99.66% forms digitised. Draft rolls to be published on December 16. Read the full update.
SC Grants Bail in UAPA Case Over Delayed Chargesheet
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
Kerala Electoral Roll Revision Deadline Extended to Dec 23
The Election Commission extends Kerala's Special Intensive Revision deadline by a week to Dec 23, following a Supreme Court nudge and state request. Get the full revised schedule here.
SC Declines PIL on Regulating AI in Judiciary
India's Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking AI regulation in courts but acknowledged the concerns. The CJI invited the petitioner to submit recommendations directly to the court. Read the full story.
Madurai Karthigai Lamp Row: Collector Moves SC
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
Uttarakhand Begins Verification of 2003 Voter Rolls
Uttarakhand's election department initiates a crucial pre-revision exercise to verify voters from the 2003 electoral rolls, aiming to ensure accuracy and integrity ahead of potential updates.
SC on BLO Workload: States Must Provide Substitutes
Supreme Court orders states to replace BLOs facing health issues during intensive electoral roll revision. Get the latest on the court's directives to ease work pressure.
SC Demands Acid Attack Case Data from High Courts in 4 Weeks
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
SC to States: Provide more staff to EC to ease BLO work pressure
Supreme Court directs states to deploy extra staff for election roll revision, addressing BLOs' extreme workload and suicides. Details on the court's hearing and EC's response inside.
Over 22k Corrections Sought in Pune Civic Electoral Rolls
Pune Municipal Corporation faces criticism after draft electoral rolls contain major errors. Citizens submitted 22,809 suggestions for corrections. Read about the errors and the extended deadline.
'Bench Hunting' Threatens Supreme Court's Finality
The growing trend of 'bench hunting' for quick reversals of Supreme Court orders undermines its role as the final arbiter of law. Experts warn this practice jeopardizes judicial stability. Read more.
BJP Gets 83% of Tata Trust's Rs 915 Cr Political Donations
BJP received Rs 757.6 crore from Tata's Progressive Electoral Trust in 2024-25, data shows. Explore how electoral trusts fund parties post-electoral bond ban.
Gujarat Voter List Purge: 39 Lakh Ineligible Voters Found
Gujarat's electoral roll revision identifies 16 lakh deceased and 23 lakh relocated voters. Duplicate cards and digitisation progress also revealed. Read the full update.
SC Petition Against ECI's Assam Electoral Roll Revision
A petition in Supreme Court challenges ECI's decision for Special Revision in Assam, not SIR, citing illegal immigration concerns. Read the full details and implications for upcoming elections.
Gujarat SIR Finds 16 Lakh Dead Voters, 23 Lakh Shifted
Gujarat's Special Intensive Revision identifies 16 lakh deceased and 23 lakh permanently shifted voters. Enumeration forms distributed to over 5 crore voters. Details inside.
SC Questions Legal Status of Rohingyas in India
India's Supreme Court questions the legal standing of Rohingya refugees, asking if intruders deserve a red carpet welcome. Hearings continue on alleged detentions by Delhi Police. Read the latest.
SC to EC: Consider Deferring Voter Form Filling in Kerala
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to consider postponing the filling of enumeration forms amid a special electoral roll revision in Kerala. Get the latest updates on this crucial development.
SC: Parity Not Sole Ground for Bail in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that parity with co-accused cannot be the only reason for granting bail. The bench emphasized individual case merits. Read the full judgment details.
Supreme Court Allows Bail for Life Convict in Appeal
Supreme Court grants bail to a life convict police officer, outlining a liberal approach for suspending sentences when there's a fair chance of acquittal. Read the full legal analysis.
Gujarat Voter List: 15.58 Lakh Dead Voters Found
Gujarat's intensive voter list revision finds 15.58 lakh deceased voters and 21.86 lakh permanently relocated. Key districts lead in digitization. Read the full update.
Election Commission Extends SIR Timeline by One Week
Election Commission extends SIR Phase 2 deadline by a week across 12 states/UTs to ensure electoral roll transparency. New draft publication date now December 16.
Justice Nagarathna on Judicial Continuity in Landmark Cases
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna emphasizes judicial continuity, stating verdicts shouldn't be discarded with judge changes. Read her crucial insights on India's legal system.
90,000 voter anomalies found in Goa revision
Chief Electoral Officer reveals 90,000 voter irregularities during Goa's special revision. Includes dead, duplicate voters. 40,000 forms pending. Read full details.
SC's New Case Listing Guidelines: Key Changes from Dec 1
Supreme Court streamlines case listing with automatic listing system & 2-day hearings for liberty matters. New guidelines effective December 1 aim to reduce pendency. Read more.
SC on Election Commission's SIR Exercise: Fair Process Key
Supreme Court hears arguments on Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. CJI emphasizes fair, transparent processes can be adopted. Next hearing December 2.
SC Hears Challenge to EC's Voter Citizenship Proof Drive
Congress, RJD leaders tell Supreme Court that Election Commission's special voter roll revision seeking citizenship proof is unconstitutional and could disenfranchise millions.
SC Upholds Election Commission's SIR Authority
Supreme Court dismisses arguments questioning Election Commission's power to conduct special intensive revision. Court emphasizes legal framework while addressing electoral concerns. Read the full verdict analysis.
Virtual Supreme Court Hearings Proposed Due to Pollution
CJI Surya Kant considers shifting Supreme Court to virtual mode amid severe Delhi pollution, while court summons education secretary over EWS students' online class access. Read full details.
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