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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
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SC refuses to entertain protection plea for woman in an interfaith union
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Kerala HC allows transwoman to enrol in National Cadet Corps
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SC slams Himachal Pradesh HC for ‘incomprehensible’ order
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