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19 Feb 2024, 16:39

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence case

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence case

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence case

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into the violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih said the Calcutta High Court is already seized of the matter and taken cognisance.

SC strikes down electoral bond scheme, terms it unconstitutional
15 Feb 2024, 11:56

SC strikes down electoral bond scheme, terms it unconstitutional

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bond scheme, saying it violates the right to information and the freedom of speech and expression under the Constitution. In a landmark judgement that will have wide ramifications, it ordered the State Bank of India to disclose to the Election Commission the names of the contributors to the six-year-old scheme.

Did not demand any role or post, says Ashok Chavan as he joins BJP
13 Feb 2024, 14:42

Did not demand any role or post, says Ashok Chavan as he joins BJP

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at the party's office in Mumbai on Tuesday. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, party leader Ashish Shelar and Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule were also present at the occasion. Asserting to make a new change in his 38-year political career Chavan said, "Today, I am making a new change in my 38 years of politics by joining BJP. To join the country's development journey under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi."