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'Anti-democratic, emergency-style mindset': BJP's CR Kesavan counters P Chidambaram, slams Rahul Gandhi

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson CR Kesavan criticized Rahul Gandhi for associating with advocates of regime change. He stated that Gandhi's silence on the issue reflects an anti-democratic mindset. This response came after P Chidambaram defended the use of the term 'regime change' as a legitimate political process. The ongoing agitation…

The Economic Times · 16h ago

SC advances hearing on plea concerning SIR in Delhi to October 28

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on October 28 regarding the electoral roll discrepancies in Delhi. Petitioners are asking for the Election Commission to disclose reasons for notices issued during the Special Intensive Revision. The timeline for filing claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision has been extended…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

SC urged to urgently list contempt plea over alleged release of GM rice

The Supreme Court was on Monday urged to urgently hear contempt petitions alleging that the Centre violated its 2024 judgment on genetically modified (GM) crops, following the alleged approval of herbicide-tolerant GM basmati rice for cultivation.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea against deletion of names from electoral roll on September 21

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said it will hear the matter on Monday as other matters related to SIR exercises are also listed next week.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Supreme Court refuses to reconstitute panel probing police excesses against student protesters

The Supreme Court declined to alter the high-powered committee examining police actions. Objections against committee members were deemed based on conjecture and preconceived notions. The court directed the committee to proceed with its examination of allegations. Vulnerable witnesses will receive due protection and their identities kept confidential. Senior Advocate Monika…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

SC: Won't agree to any changes in reconstitution of high-powered committee in NEET protests case

The Supreme Court rejected requests to change its five-member committee. This committee will examine police actions against student protesters in Delhi. The court stated it would not presume bias in its appointed panel. It will allow public input and consider all submitted evidence. The committee's findings will assist the Supreme…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC seeks Centre response on SHANTI Act

The Supreme Court questioned the Centre regarding compensation for nuclear accidents. It also sought clarification on regulatory body appointments under the SHANTI Act. The court is examining potential conflicts of interest in these appointments. Petitioners argue the new law violates fundamental constitutional rights. The SHANTI Act caps liability for private…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

SC seeks Centre, ED responses on plea alleging Rs 14,000 crore diversion in Noida, Yamuna Expressway housing projects

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Enforcement Directorate, RBI, Uttar Pradesh authorities, and several real estate firms. This follows a plea alleging diversion of thousands of crores collected from homebuyers in Noida and Yamuna Expressway projects. Advocate Prashant Bhushan highlighted a pattern of developers diverting funds and…

The Economic Times · May 28

‘No disease’, only ‘impediment removal’: Delhi meet flags Bengal’s 90 lakh voter deletions

Two days after the Election Commission of India released another list of deleted voters in West Bengal’s controversial special intensive revision, political activist Yogendra Yadav on Wednesday said that deletions would “critically” affect the governing Trinamool Congress in 19-25 constituencies in the upcoming assembly polls. In the 2021 state polls,…

Newslaundry · Apr 8

Air India plane crash investigation report does not blame anyone, government tells top court

Supreme Court says investigation into Boeing 787 disaster aims to improve aviation safety and not assign blame

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025