Ashish Sinha

Rajasthan Assembly polls now on Nov 25: EC

October 12, 2023

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday changed the date of polling for the Rajasthan Assembly elections from November 23 to November 25, citing “large-scale” weddings and social engagements. In a press statement, the commission said the decision was taken following representations made by various parties and social organisations...

EC orders transfer of top cops, officials in five poll-bound states

October 12, 2023

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday ordered the transfer of several top police and administrative officers, including 25 police commissioners and superintendents of police, nine district magistrates and four secretaries and special secretaries, in the five poll-going states after finding laxity in their work, sources told The Daily...

CBI conducts raid, files FIR against NewsClick

October 12, 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR against NewsClick for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and conducted searches at the residence and office of the portal’s founder Prabir Purkayastha. On October 3, the news website editor-in-chief and Amit Chakravarty, the head of the portal’s...

Madras HC issues notice to ED on Senthil Balaji’s bail plea

October 12, 2023

The Madras High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a bail petition filed by DMK Minister V. Senthil Balaji. Balaji was arrested by the agency in connection with a money laundering case in June. Justice G. Jayachandran, before whom the bail petition filed by Balaji...

Delhi High Court to Commence Live Streaming of Proceedings from Today

October 11, 2023

‘The Delhi High Court has recently announced the commencement of live streaming of proceedings in the court presided over by its Chief Justice from October 11. This move aims to enhance access to justice for the public. In a communication issued by the High Court, it has been stated that...

AAP MP Raghav Chadha Moves HC against Trial Court Order

October 11, 2023

AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court’s decision to lift an interim order that had prevented the Rajya Sabha secretariat from evicting him from the government bungalow allocated to him. The plea was mentioned before a bench comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra...

SC Seeks Report on Delhi Air Pollution Control Measures from CAQM

October 11, 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) regarding the measures being taken to control air pollution in and around Delhi. A bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia acknowledged the concerns raised by senior advocate Aparajita Singh, serving...

Centre asked to reply on Swamy’s plea for details of ‘Chinese encroachment’

October 11, 2023

The Delhi High Court has recently sought response from the Centre on a plea moved by former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy, seeking information regarding “Chinese encroachment” on Indian territory under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The petition stated that the said second appeal has now been pending for...

SC set to hear petitions challenging Electoral Bond Scheme on October 31

October 11, 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled October 31 for the final hearing of petitions challenging the validity of the electoral bond scheme used for political party funding. A bench of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra acknowledged lawyer Prashant Bhushan’s request for expedited adjudication before...

Madras HC to hear Senthil Balaji’s bail plea today

October 11, 2023

Arrested Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji on Tuesday approached the Madras High Court seeking bail in a money laundering case. Balaji was represented by senior counsel N.R. Elango before Justice G. Jayachandran, who was requested to expedite the proceedings. The judge has scheduled the bail application for a hearing...

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