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Supreme Court Questions Apprehension Over Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Nov 11, 2025 08:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over opposition to voter roll revision exercises in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, questioning why critics are apprehensive about the Special Intensive Revision process. Justice Surya Kant noted this isn't the first electoral roll revision in the country, while DMK's counsel Kapil Sibal argued the rushed timeline would make proper implementation impossible given regional challenges including monsoon season and limited connectivity.
Supreme Court Denies Bail to UAPA Accused Following Delhi Red Fort Bombing
Nov 11, 2025 06:30 pm CST
In a significant ruling following the deadly suicide attack near Delhi's Red Fort, the Supreme Court refused bail to an accused in a terror-related UAPA case, with justices emphasizing the need to "send a message" about national security concerns. The court cited ISIS-related evidence while ordering the trial to conclude within two years.
Supreme Court Allows Surendra Koli's Curative Petition in Notorious Nithari Killings Case
Nov 11, 2025 03:18 pm CST
The Supreme Court has accepted Surendra Koli's curative petition challenging his conviction in the infamous Nithari murder cases from 2006, allowing his release from prison following acquittals in all other cases. Originally implicated alongside employer Mohinder Singh Pandher in multiple murders involving children and young women in Noida, Koli's case highlights significant judicial developments from initial death sentences to eventual acquittal due to investigation flaws.
Supreme Court Honors Victims of Delhi Blast Near Red Fort: 12 Dead in Car Explosion
Nov 11, 2025 02:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice B R Gavai, paid solemn tribute to the victims of the deadly car explosion near Red Fort metro station that claimed 12 lives. The court reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law while standing in solidarity with all citizens during this national tragedy.
DMK's Comprehensive Strategy to Monitor Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu
Nov 11, 2025 02:32 am CST
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has implemented a dual approach of legal action and grassroots vigilance to address the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. While challenging the process in the Supreme Court, the party has mobilized leaders, legal experts, and booth-level workers across eight zones to monitor the revision, establish helplines, and ensure legitimate voters remain on the electoral rolls.
DMK Launches Statewide Protests Against Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu: Concerns Over Voting Rights and Transparency
Nov 10, 2025 11:57 pm CST
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is organizing statewide protests in Tamil Nadu against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the rushed process could disenfranchise legitimate voters. The party has approached the Supreme Court while the Election Commission defends the process as transparent and procedurally sound, raising broader questions about electoral integrity in India.
Supreme Court Denies Amritpal Singh's Plea Against NSA Detention While Serving as Khadoor Sahib MP
Nov 10, 2025 08:17 pm CST
The Supreme Court has directed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh to approach the High Court regarding his detention under the National Security Act. Despite winning his parliamentary seat from prison, the Waris Punjab De leader remains in Dibrugarh Central Jail, having been briefly released on parole to take his oath. The case has gained attention after the jail superintendent was arrested for allegedly providing Singh with unauthorized electronic devices.
Supreme Court Calls Stone Pelting in J&K "Not an Ordinary Action" in Shabir Ahmed Shah Case
Nov 10, 2025 08:12 pm CST
The Supreme Court has remarked that stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir is "not a very ordinary action" during proceedings where it directed separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah to approach the NC government for his detention order. Shah, chairman of the banned JKDPF and arrested in 2019, faces terror funding charges with alleged links to Pakistan-based networks. The court granted the NIA three weeks to respond to Shah's affidavit while maintaining his previous bail denial.
Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Women's Reservation Law Implementation Timeline
Nov 10, 2025 08:08 pm CST
The Supreme Court has requested the Centre's response regarding the implementation of the women's reservation law that mandates one-third representation for women in legislative bodies. Justice Nagarathna, the only female Supreme Court judge, highlighted that women constitute 48% of the population yet remain India's largest minority in terms of political representation. The Constitution Amendment requires census and delimitation before implementation, with the reservation set to remain in force for 15 years once enacted.
60% Increase in Stubble Burning Across Six States Worsens Delhi's Air Quality Crisis
Nov 10, 2025 04:37 pm CST
Delhi faces worsening air pollution as satellite data reveals a 60% spike in stubble burning incidents across six neighboring states within 24 hours. Punjab leads with 3,622 cases since September, while Madhya Pradesh recorded 353 incidents in a single day, raising environmental concerns and triggering political debates as authorities seek solutions to this seasonal crisis.