Ashish Sinha

SC says no to PIL for CBI probe

February 20, 2024

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL on Friday, which sought a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the violence in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali village. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih stated that the Calcutta High Court...

J&K Assembly elections may align with Lok Sabha, hinting at Statehood restoration

February 17, 2024

As soon as the Election Commission has said that a full bench of the Commission can possibly visit the state on March 12-13 to explore the possibilities of Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, an electoral atmosphere has started developing there. Debates have started in the state...

Centre Notifies Appointment of Justice NV Anjaria as Karnataka HC Chief Justice

February 17, 2024

The Central government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday notified the appointment of Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. The notification issued stated that, under the authority vested by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President...

Teachers Recruitment Scam: SC grants bail to TMC leader Manik Bhattacharya’s son

February 17, 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Souvik Bhattacharya, son of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Manik Bhattacharya, in the alleged teacher recruitment irregularities case in West Bengal on Friday. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal directed the release of Souvik Bhattacharya on bail while hearing...

NCP vs NCP: SC to consider urgent listing of Sharad Pawar’s plea against EC order

February 17, 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider a plea by Sharad Pawar challenging an Election Commission order recognizing the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led faction as the authentic Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) for early listing. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud...

Kerala Court Dismisses Corruption Complaint against CM Pinarayi Vijayan

February 17, 2024

A Kerala Court has rejected a complaint alleging corruption by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and various officials back in 2019 regarding a government order permitting the removal of sand from the Thottappally coastal area in Alappuzha district. Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Kottayam, M Manoj dismissed the complaint stating that...

Simultaneous Assembly & LS polls Likely in J&K

February 17, 2024

EC to visit Jammu & Kashmir on March 12- 13 to assess the feasibility of holding election The Election Commission of India (ECI) is slated to visit Jammu & Kashmir on March 12 and 13 to assess the feasibility of conducting long-awaited assembly elections alongside the parliamentary polls. Sources told...

Sigh of Relief! ITAT temporarily releases accounts

February 17, 2024

In a temporary relief to the Congress party, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) on Friday permitted the operation of its frozen bank accounts with a lien imposed by the Income Tax department. Rajya Sabha MP and advocate Vivek Tankha, representing the Congress before the ITAT bench in Delhi, expressed...

J&K assembly polls may be aligned with general election

February 17, 2024

SC Permits Withdrawal of Pleas Challenging Constitutional Validity of UAPA Provisions

February 16, 2024

In an unexpected development, individuals and groups who had contested the constitutional validity of the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the Supreme Court withdrew their pleas on Thursday, stating that they have opted to pursue their grievances through appropriate forums. A bench comprising Justices Bela M...

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