SC warns of intervention if mass voter exclusion found in Bihar’s electoral roll revision; hearing on draft list set for August 12–13.
Read Full ArticleSC says invoking caste or regional sentiments by political parties is dangerous; advises filing broader plea on communal politics for electoral reforms.
Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay moves SC seeking nationwide special revision of electoral rolls to prevent illegal voting, ensure only genuine citizens vote.
SC directs Maharashtra to hold local body polls within 4 months; OBC quota status to remain as pre-Banthia report, subject to pending cases.
Madras HC dismisses plea for voter education, observing that Indian democracy, though 75 years old, is “still in its infancy.”
Delhi HC declines urgent listing of Justice (Retd.) S.N. Dhingra’s PIL against election freebies, stating it will be heard in the normal course.
SC: No law prohibits active political party members from contesting Bar body polls, rejects plea for a ban, emphasizing constitutional democracy.
SC dismisses plea to reintroduce paper ballots, stating India need not follow other countries; petitioner claimed EVM tampering threatens democracy.
The BJP appeared to be suffering surprising reverses in some Hindi heartland states, including in Uttar Pradesh which has been key to its electoral dominance nationally since 2014, according to voting...
SC declines to entertain YSRCP's plea on EC's postal ballots circular, ruling it lacked merit, a day before vote counting in Andhra Pradesh.
SC dismisses BJP's plea against Calcutta HC order restraining derogatory ads against TMC during Lok Sabha Elections, 2024, emphasizing ethical electoral conduct.
SC declines plea to upload voter turnout data during ongoing polls, citing the need to avoid interruptions and uphold electoral integrity, pending further examination.
BJP moves Supreme Court against Calcutta High Court order banning "derogatory" ads targeting TMC during Lok Sabha elections, seeks urgent hearing.
SC issues notice to EC on ADR plea to release voter turnout data. SC demands EC to disclose vote counts within 48 hours after each phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
SC rejects plea seeking Election Commission action against PM and BJP leaders for alleged hate speeches during elections.
Sr Adv Mahalakshmi Pavani expresses concern over SC’s stray dog order, calling it short-sighted and inhumane amid reports of illegal culling and absence of shelters.
14 August, 2025 05:46 PM
SC refuses to stay order directing urgent relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR; asks intervenors to file affidavits amid rising dog bite concerns.
14 August, 2025 03:33 PM
SC cancels bail to actor Darshan in murder case; slams VIP jail perks, warns officials to uphold rule of law and treat all accused equally.
14 August, 2025 12:30 PM
SC directs EC to upload Bihar’s 65 lakh deleted voter list online with reasons, searchable by EPIC, and ensure wide publicity for appeal rights.
14 August, 2025 09:00 PM
SC declines interim relief on plea over detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, citing risk of aiding illegal Bangladeshi nationals.
14 August, 2025 09:09 PM
SC: Husband presumed father of child born in marriage; DNA test only if ‘non-access’ proven, protecting dignity & privacy under Evidence Act.
14 August, 2025 07:05 PM
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