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ECI affidavit says SIR decisions were unanimous, but questions over two commissioners’ objections remain

The Election Commission says SIR decisions were unanimous, and Form 6 was not amended, but its affidavit does not explain why two Election Commissioners recorded objections after key actions had been taken, or fully address concerns over ECINet, voter deletions in Goa and appeals in West Bengal

SC issues notice in Thwaha Fasal plea against HC order cancelling bail

The Kerala youth was granted bail by trial court but his bail was cancelled by the High Court stating that national interest prevails over individual rights

Did the SC passingly affirm right to choose one’s religion?

The apex court made oral remarks while dismissing a petition seeking directions for curbing alleged mass conversions of SC/ST community through intimidation, threats and gifts

Payment of extortion money does not amount to terror funding: SC

SC grants bail to UAPA accused, says no prima facie case was against the accused since the only accusation was that he had paid extortion money to a terror organisation

POCSO Act confers a right upon a child to have legal counsel: Bom HC

The court has issued specific directions to ensure that the child is represented with his/her own counsel and that the family is updated about the proceedings at all times

SC dismisses Anil Deshmukh’s plea against Bom HC order for CBI probe

The court stated that the nature of allegations was serious and it was not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s order

It is not possible to grant the interim relief: SC on detained Rohingyas in J&K

Top court insists that proper deportation procedure be followed

Years after Ramjanmabhoomi, ASI to survey Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath complex

Court was hearing plea demanding return of said premises to Hindus, orders UP government to bear cost of survey

Asif Tanha bail plea: Delhi HC seeks unredacted witness statements from trial court

The orders on Tanha’s bail plea are still reserved while the court awaits relevant documents to be submitted

Allahabad HC refuses pre-arrest bail to PFI member for alleged remarks against Ayodhya temple

The accused was charged for promoting enmity based on a complaint that itself was allegedly based on hearsay that he spoke about protecting Babri Masjid

Delhi violence: Court grants stay in trial of case where complainant is also accused

The court has sought a response from the State, also the original case file from the trial court

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ECI affidavit says SIR decisions were unanimous, but questions over two commissioners’ objections remain

The Election Commission says SIR decisions were unanimous, and Form 6 was not amended, but its affidavit does not explain why two Election Commissioners recorded objections after key actions had been taken, or fully address concerns over ECINet, voter deletions in Goa and appeals in West Bengal

UP CEO orders voter roll audit after SIR glitches exposed: Can the 2027 election be fair without public scrutiny?

Uttar Pradesh has ordered a complete scrutiny of voter additions, deletions and corrections after SIR, following confirmed irregularities in Pilibhit, close election margins, opposition complaints and disputed entries raise questions about whether an internal review can restore public confidence before 2027 polls; while investigative organisations like Reporters Collective and even opposition political parties had been flagging issues for over eight weeks, it took sustained public exposure for the poll body to act

EXCLUSIVE – SIR: The total disenfranchisement of the Indian Voter is 16 crores, not 13.60 Crores?

An analysis of the figures supplied alleges that SIR exclusions, combined with an estimated shortfall in the opening (base count) of the country’s electorate coupled with what seems like a deliberate failure to account adequately for new (first-time) voters, take the figure of nationwide exclusions to approximately 16 crore electors

Christian families assaulted, humiliated and forced into Durga Puja rituals in West Bengal village

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Mumbai police detain 140 protesters as student’s demand justice for Sahil Wakode, accountability from IIT Bombay

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Jamia students reject conditional election assurance, two continue hunger strike

After 14 days of agitation, the university has promised polls 15 days after the approval of a union constitution, but offers no deadline for that approval and demands a public apology from protesters

Two Election Commissioners complained over work allocation changes; RTI records reveal why Cabinet Secretariat declined action

RTI records reveal why Cabinet Secretariat declined action on two Election Commissioners’ complaints against a senior officer amid objections over centralised voter database control, changes in oversight and an electoral roll officer’s departure during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise