constitutional mandate
Election Commission Rejects TMC's 'Blood On Hands' Claim Amid West Bengal Voter Verification Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 12:34 am CST
The Election Commission of India has firmly rejected allegations from the Trinamool Congress regarding the deaths of 40 Booth Level Officers during West Bengal's voter verification process, terming them "politically motivated." Following a meeting with TMC representatives, the EC ordered immediate security for electoral staff and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining accurate voter rolls through its constitutional mandate, with the draft electoral roll scheduled for December 9 release and final publication on February 7.
Chief Justice BR Gavai: Legal Aid Is A Moral Duty And Constitutional Mandate For Justice
Nov 10, 2025 01:44 am CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai emphasized that legal aid is a moral duty rather than mere charity, calling for sustained institutional vision in legal services. Speaking at NALSA's 30th anniversary, he proposed advisory committees to ensure continuity in legal aid initiatives and urged judicial officers to approach legal services with empathy and collaboration rather than mere adjudication, highlighting the importance of bridging legal principles with citizens' lived realities.