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Supreme Court seeks data on donations through electoral bonds, reserves verdict

Supreme Court gives Election Commission of India two weeks to produce data on contributions to political parties via electoral bonds scheme. CJI Chandrachud said ultimate purpose is to reduce unaccounted cash in electoral system, encourage banking channels and bring transparency.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Selective confidentiality in electoral bonds scheme may not prevent ruling party from knowing about Opposition donors: SC

SC: Electoral bonds scheme offers "selective confidentiality" which does not prevent ruling party from unearthing donors to Opposition. SBI has no statutory obligation to maintain confidentiality. Govt. argued scheme prevents black money from entering electoral system.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Disqualification petitions: Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar in Delhi before SC hearing

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar held a meeting with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta at the latter's residence in Delhi on Sunday to discuss the issue of disqualification of MLAs.

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

Supreme Court to hear pleas against Bihar caste survey matter on October 6

On Monday, the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar released findings of its much-awaited caste survey months ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 3, 2023

Do not intend to run Manipur administration; we can scrap Gita Mittal Committee or you can trust it, CJI tells petitioners

The issues raised by various petitioners, included distribution of Aadhaar cards and disability certificates to the displaced people of Manipur, to distribution of compensation to the families of the dead, reconstruction of religious buildings and homes destroyed in the clashes, disposal of bodies to functioning of courts in the State.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Manipur violence: SC asks UIDAI & state to ensure Aadhaar cards are provided to displaced persons after verification

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Unique Identification Authority of India and the Manipur government to take steps to ensure that Aadhaar cards are provided to people displaced due to the bloody ethnic conflict in the state whose records are already available with the UIDAI.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

Manipur gives report on stolen, missing arms, ammunition

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud opted to wait a “little bit” before seeking a status report from Dattatray Padsalgikar, former Maharashtra Director General of Police, who was appointed by the Supreme Court to supervise the CBI probe into 11 cases of crimes committed against women and children in…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

In a unique gesture, SC allows interpreter for a hearing-impaired lawyer during virtual hearing

The disabled lawyer was appearing in item number 37 in the court list, which dealt with a petition filed by the Javed Abidi Foundation seeking equal participation and implementation of rights of the disabled population.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

CJI says petitions to criminalise marital rape to be listed in mid-October

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud agreed to list by mid-October a series of petitions seeking the criminalisation of marital rape.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

SC gives Maharashtra Speaker a week to open disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Speaker to start disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs within a week; notes Speaker must show "deference & dignity" to SC's direction

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023