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Judgement delivered, paradox prevails: every voter a citizen, but what is the fate of 51.8 million excluded?

The Supreme Court’s May 27, 2026 verdict upholding the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) settles the legal question of constitutional authority but leaves unresolved concerns on absence of due process and independent functioning by the ECI, the arbitrary abuse of process and access: questions of unreasonable and unchecked mass deletions etc.

Plea in Kerala HC alleging illegal encroachment in temple by RSS

Mass drills and weaponry training conducted by Hindu outfits a grave concern

Violence in Junagadh over demolition notice to dargah; 1 dead, several injured

More than 170 Muslims detained, locals claimed they were harassed by police as they barged into their homes accusing them of protesting.

Uniform Civil Code Or Codified Personal Law?

In the background of a bunch of writ petitions...

‘Don’t deny govt welfare schemes if people don’t have Aadhaar cards or mobile nos,’ Orissa HC

Hearing a PIL on the issue of acute malnourishment (and deaths) of Adivasi (tribal) children in Jajpur district, Chief Justice Dr S Muralidhar and G. Satapathy cautioned both the Centre and the State government that benefits provided under various welfare schemes cannot be denied to people belonging to poor and vulnerable sections of society on the basis that they do not possess Aadhaar card or mobile number.

Man allowed to change his name in service register after gender affirmation surgery: Rajasthan HC

The issue of recognition of transgenders in government and policy making is mired in bureaucracy and an obstructionist attitude

Paramount duty of the State to ensure that law and order is maintained in all parts: Uttarakhand HC

Mahapanchayat in Purola: necessary steps to fulfil this Constitutional obligation to be taken, refrain from indulging in debates

Delhi police file chargesheet against BJP MP Brij Bhushan, submits cancellation report in POCSO Case

Sports Union minister had promised protesting wrestlers that the police investigation into allegations of sexual harassment would be complete by June 15

Calcutta HC: Even if MGNREGA funds misappropriated, genuine workers need to be compensated

Some MGNREGA workers in the state have not received their rightful wages for 18 months due to a dispute between the Centre and state government

Uttarakhand HC must stop the June 15 Mahapanchayat and assure protection to all citizens

The matter was mentioned before the Uttarakhand Chief Justice, Vipin Sanghi by advocate Shahrukh Alam on June 14 at 1.15 p.m. The advocate stated that the petition concerns ultimatums given to a “particular” community to leave the place before the June 15 Mahapanchayat; the CJ has ordered matter to be listed on the morning of June 15

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Judgement delivered, paradox prevails: every voter a citizen, but what is the fate of 51.8 million excluded?

The Supreme Court’s May 27, 2026 verdict upholding the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) settles the legal question of constitutional authority but leaves unresolved concerns on absence of due process and independent functioning by the ECI, the arbitrary abuse of process and access: questions of unreasonable and unchecked mass deletions etc.

Gauhati High Court treats documentary inconsistencies as fatal, upholds Foreigner Tribunal opinion

Ruling underscores how Foreigners Tribunal cases in Assam continue to operate under a reverse burden framework that places the entire obligation of proving citizenship upon the proceedee

Between Celebration and Suspicion: How Bakri Eid passed across india in 2026

With police deployments, cattle regulations, housing society disputes and political mobilisation surrounding Eid-ul-Adha, the festival reflected the tensions of contemporary India

SC greenlights SIR, upholds ECI’s power to revise electoral rolls

The SC has upheld the ECI’s power to conduct SIR expressly stating that the contested process does not violate either election law nor rules; Court however directs that cases of voter exclusion should be provided routes and methods of adjudication

“₹4 a Kilo for a Crop That Costs ₹20 to Grow”: Nashik’s onion farmers erupt in protest over deepening price crisis

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Attempts to communalise Mira Road Eid preparations defused by residents and police

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Himalayan Courts: Young folds & new cracks in environmental jurisprudence

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Bhodu Sekh Case: Union agrees before Supreme Court to repatriate deported Bengali-speaking individuals pending citizenship inquiry

Union tells Court those sent to Bangladesh will be brought back and their citizenship claims examined in India; clarifies decision is confined to the exceptional facts of the case