Rift Within ECI On SIR: SC CJI Bench to hear Monday ( Oct 5) plea seeking criminal prosecution of CEC GyaneshKumar & Quashing of all directions, orders, notifications issued by him unilaterally without consent or concurrence of ECs

Supreme Court judges pay floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary at the event held in Supreme Court premises.

NO MEETING BETWEEN JPC & SC JUDGES ON ONOP: SC SC has clarified that no meeting will happen between SC judges and JPC committee on One Nation One Poll (ONOP). The proposal by the panel for “informal discussions” with SC judges was discussed by judges and the conclusion was that ONOP could become a matter of judicial review before SC and “it may not be expedient or desirable to discuss the issue on the administrative side”,sources said. Earlier in the day Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal had criticised the Committee's move to meet the SC judges saying that it was a violation of the separation of powers.

CEC ROW: PLEAS PILE UP BEFORE SC A fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging decisions, orders and notifications issued by the Election Commission in violation of mandatory collective decision-making procedures. It also seeks action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Two other petitions are already pending before the Supreme Court. They were filed Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi and Social activist Rakesh Kumar Singh

Row Over Rift Within ECI On SIR: A fresh petition has been filed in SC (3rd petition) Fresh plea filed by one Priya Mishra seeks issuance of a writ or mandamus for quashing and setting aside all such decisions, orders, notifications and executive instructions already issued in violation of the mandatory procedure for collective decision-making, and direct the Election Commission of India to reconsider and take fresh decisions strictly in accordance with Article 324 of the Constitution of India and the applicable statutory framework governing the transaction of business of the Commission. Two petitions- filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi and social activist Rakesh Kumar Singh -are already in the SC While Shailendra Mani Tripathi seeks criminal prosecution of Gyanesh Kumar for violation of statutory duties, Rakesh Kumar Singh demands suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar with immediate effect. Singh also urges declaration that decisions and powers vested in ECI cannot be unilaterally taken or exercised by the CEC.

NO RELIEF FOR MAMATA Matter pertaining to freezing of 4 TMC (Official Mamata faction) Indian Bank bank accounts by WB Police: -Setback for Mamata TMC as SC refuses to interfere and dismisses petition -SC notes that matter is pending before Calcutta HC and merely asks HC to expedite hearing -Court also says the larger issue of who is entitled to operate the accounts has to be decided. This while Election Commission's order freezing the party's symbols amidst a claim over it by both factions of TMC

Cracker ban hearing ahead of Diwali: SC says will take a balanced view keeping in mind religious sentiments on one side & health, environmental concerns on the other --“Total ban will hurt certain sentiments.We wont agree on total ban across country at the same time we will not allow 24 hour bursting anywhere as it affects the sick,old and children’: SC --“We will find a solution giving time duration and specify which crackers can be used”: SC --SC gives more time to CPCB/Centre to conduct more barium tests and joint fire cracker tests to ascertain decibel levels. --Next hearing on October 15

JUSTICE BHUYAN VS SC REGISTRY Justice Ujjal Bhuyan-led Bench of SC questions Registry for deleting a case before him—CAPF contempt matter-- fixed today for hearing at 2PM. An explanation has been sought in this regard from the SC Registry --- Bench asked Registry why a batch of contempt petitions relating to the deputation of 46 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) was struck off the cause list around 12 PM despite judicial orders to list the matters at 2 pm. Bench has passed an order directing that the contempt petitions be listed again tomorrow at 2 pm, and have sought an explanation from the registry as to why it was deleted from the today's causelist without informing the court or giving notice to the parties

Centre Mulls Social Media Curbs for Under-18 | Supreme Court's Observations: - 'Under-18s should not open social accounts' - 'Child's contract with social media isn't valid' - 'Rules should go beyond voluntary guidelines' - 'Platforms must conform with Indian law'

By-poll voting rights of 18,000 in WB’s Nandigram, Rejinagar in limbo as SC refuses early hearing to petition seeking a direction for speedy hearing of appeals hanging fire before Tribunals Noting that “these are only by-elections”, CJI Bench had fixed hearing for Oct 5, that is polling eve -- SC has refused to advance from presently fixed Oct 5 the hearing of petition which drew attention of court to 18,000 appeals pending before SIR tribunal from the constituencies of Rejinagar and Nandigram. Refusing to grant a early hearing the CJI bench had earlier today noted that “these are only by-elections” and said the matter will taken up for hearing only on October 5 A counsel seeking an earlier hearing told the bench that the matter had earlier been shown as listed for September 29 but was now tentatively scheduled for October 5. The counsel pointed to the October 6 by-elections and said more than 18,000 appeals from the two constituencies remained pending.

SC collegium today recommended names of 3 HC Chief Justices for elevation to the apex court. Those recommended to be appointed as judges of SC are: Justice Sunita Agarwal, Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court. Justice DK Upadhyay, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.

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ECI RIFT OVER SIR ROW REACHES SC: Plea filed in SC for criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over “violations of statutory duties” while conducting SIR exercise across country. Plea urges a declaration that decisions, guidelines and software modifications undertaken by CEC “without the concurrence” of other 2 ECs be declared “unconstitutional and void”.

10 YEAR JAIL TERM HANDED DOWN BY BOMBAY HC FOR RAPING HIS JUNIOR COLLEAGUE IN 2013 --SC NOTICE TO GOA GOVT IN EX-TEHELKA EDITOR TARUN TEJPAL'S APPEAL --TEJPAL HAD SURRENDERED ON SEP 14 AFTER SC DIRECTION --SC ISSUED NOTICE ON APPEAL FILED BY TEJPAL -- HC HAD CONVICTED TEJPAL OVERTURNING HIS ACQUITTAL BY TRIAL COURT --GOA GOVT TOO HAS MOVED SC SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF TEJPAL SENTENCE TO LIFE TERM

Tamil Nadu - Karnataka Cauvery Water Crisis Worsens: Tamil Nadu govt has told the SC that the CWRC and CWMA are not addressing its deficit regarding water release. The SC Bench has now asked the Karnataka govt to respond to Tamil Nadu's application. The SC is likely to hear the matter on October 12. Karnataka cites scanty rainfall in catchment areas, low reservoir storage, own drinking water requirements, agricultural needs

SC lawyer initiates steps to file criminal contempt case against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Supreme Court An advocate Brajesh Singh has written a letter to Attorney General of India seeking consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, following Indian Express report alleging his unilateral functioning ignoring views of ECs The CEC has been accused of Undermining the majesty and dignity of a constitutional body, willful violation of SC rulings that CEC should function through institutional consensus and interfering with administration of Justice The Rule: To file a criminal contempt petition in India, the written consent of the Attorney General (AG) or Solicitor General (SG) (for the Supreme Court) or the Advocate General (for High Courts) is mandatory for any private third party under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.

Mamata party name and symbol freeze by ECI: SC’s big intervention --Decide dispute within a reasonable time: SC to ECI --Give us a time-frame by Monday [ Sep 28 ]: SC to ECI --Present name & symbol can be for by-polls, ECI itself says. So you can decide soon after that: SC to ECI --SC: ECI can take a reasonable time. At the same time parties should get fair hearing, ECI should also be able to apply their mind ---Snr Adv Niraj Kishan Kaul for Rebel TMC MPs : lawyer for rebels TMC MPs while urging SC not to set any deadline: How can the court say decide within 20 days, 1 month... these are elaborate hearings we have to file documents, submit evidence ..substantial hour long hearings involved.

Split verdict on EC appointment row. Pleas had challenged validity of new 2023 rules which omitted CJI from selection panel While Justice Dipankar Datta refused to refer to larger bench, Justice S C Sharma said the issue can be conclusively decided only by a Constitution Bench Scathing Remarks By Justice Dipankar Datta - Justice Datta: ECI must be independent - Justice Datta questions ECI appointment law - 'ECI must not just appear independent' - 'PM nominee cannot be expected to defy PM'

From SC's ECI Appointments Verdict: Judges appoint judges ? Really? The oft-repeated phrase is a myth: Justice Dipankar Datta to centre He asks: What about the detailed consultative process envisaged under the constitution, and the intrinsic role of the executive both at the centre and states, vetting by IB and clearance by the President which sometimes causes delay in appointments after recommended by collegium ? he asks Justice Datta was countering the argument of centre that via the collegium system judges appoint judges then why can’t there be government dominance in the selection panel that appoints eci members? Justice Datta also defends the collegium system

Amid EC Vs EC rift reports row, ECI appointment row back in focus Split verdict on EC appointment row. Pleas had challenged validity of new 2023 rules which omitted CJI from selection panel While Justice Dipankar Datta refused to refer to larger bench, Justice S C Sharma said the issue can be conclusively decided only by a Constitution Bench Scathing Remarks By Justice Dipankar Datta - Justice Datta: ECI must be independent - Justice Datta questions ECI appointment law - 'ECI must not just appear independent' - 'PM nominee cannot be expected to defy PM'

Controversial CEC,EC Appointment Rule Back in Focus ➤ SC to pronounce order at 2 PM today on pleas that challenged new CEC, EC appointment rule which omitted CJI from the selection panel & replaced with a "Minister nominated by PM" ➤ Two-judge bench led by Justice Dipankar Datta to pronounce order on limited aspect if batch of pleas should be referred to a larger 5-Judge Bench

TN NEW ASSEMBLY, SECRETARIAT ROW REACHES SC: A petition has been filed in Supreme Court by a Tamil Nadu-based individual K K Ramesh challenging the state Government's decision to construct a new building complex in Pattinapakkam, Chennai, to serve as the Legislative Assembly and the Secretariat. Ramesh has challenged the Government Order issued by CM Vijay's government on September 8, giving “In-Principle Approval” for the construction of the building.

Big Update On Ram Mandir 'Chanda Chori' Case In Supreme Court After SIT Submits Status Report To The Top Court. @TimesNow accesses details of what SIT told top court: - 'Chargesheet will be filed by September 25', before statutory 90 days to ensure accused don't get default bail. - SIT cites strong evidence against 8 accused -105 instances of concealment of currency detected from CCTV - 'Some of the accused identified from CCTV' - Info about 803 valuable items missing - 'Evidence of unexplained deposit of cash in accounts' - 'Clear evidence of embezzlement' -Forensic audit & forensic examination key part of investigation Times Now speaks to petitioner advocate Ajay Kumar Rai who is seeking a CBI probe.

“Rs 370 biryani” comment row: SC notice to govts of Maharashtra & Haryana on stand-up comedian Pranit More’s plea for clubbing FIRs -After national outrage, Maharashtra cyber police & Haryana police had booked him under provisions of BNS & IT Act -A member from audience Himanshu Jhangra had made controversial remarks about his sexual expectations, return of favour in form of sex after treating his girlfriend to biriyani which costed Rs 370. -After the comment more had laughed along with him and made a comment “peak Gurugram content” as if endorsing it.

TMC NAME & SYMBOL ROW: --SC says will "try to list" Mamata ’s plea this week itself for hearing -Mamata challenged ECI barring her faction from using the AITC name and its traditional “flowers and grass” election symbol. -Assurance on listing came after senior adv Kapil Sibal mentioned Mamata's petition for urgent hearing -"We will try to list it this week" CJI told Sibal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi & Chief Justice of India Surya Kant Share A Lighter Moment At The International Conference On ‘The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics’ At Vigyan Bhawan, Hosted By National Green Tribunal. The two-day conference will facilitate dialogue on critical environmental and climate challenges and explore ways to strengthen environmental governance and institutional cooperation.

Absence of a sufficient and reliable charging network is the primary roadblock stopping Indian consumers from purchasing electric vehicles, SC remarked. The Bench emphasized that expanding charging infrastructure is critical for the nation to successfully transition away from fossil-fuel vehicles

SYMBOL ROW: MAMATA MOVES SC Mamata Banerjee moves SC against ECI freezing of TMC's election symbol -ECI had yesterday restrained use of original party name & symbol -Plea likely to be mentioned Monday (Sep 21) before CJI Bench for urgent listing

WB SIR: Of 38.20 Lakh Appeals Filed,Tribunals Disposed Of Just 1.02 Lakh In 6 Months Since It Became Functional, Reveals ECI Affidavit In SC. A Staggering Over 37 Lakh Appeals Pending Ahead Of Municipal Polls. Meanwhile ECI Has Not Provided Several Crucial Info Sought By SC. To Verify Claims That 31L of 38L (80%) Challenged Inclusions,SC Had Sought Break Up Of No.Of Appeals Against Deletions & Inclusions To Prioritise Hearing On Exclusions.But ECI Has Not Provided This Data This affidavit has come on petition filed by WB Congress leader Prasenjit Bose through SC Advocate-On-Record Neha Rathi seeking directions to ECI to disclose constituency-wise data on additions and deletions made during the SIR in West Bengal. @boseprasenjit1 @MahuaMoitra and @KBanerjee_AITC has been repeatedly raising issue of slow disposal of appeals by tribunals timesnownews.com/india/benga…

NEET Fiasco Fallout: Major Development - Big move by Supreme Court judges - 'Supreme Court judges Justices P S Narasimha & Alok Aradhe to visit NTA HQ' - Judges to personally monitor 'reform' - SC wants 'permanent system, not quick fixes' - 'We want institutionalisation of NTA system'

TN vs CENTRE WAR OVER ‘HINDI’ -SC refuses to recall interim order to TN govt to identify land for construction of navodaya vidyalayas in each district and seeks compliance in 3 mnths -SC to Vijay govt: “Change mindset, Hindi can’t be kept out of state’s soil” -State should hold dialogue with Centre on language issue: SC -SC stresses on cooperative federalism -SC: People in Chennai should not alienate Delhi and vice-versa -State to SC: Navodaya schools an attempt to impose Hindi on state, make hindi predominant over Tamil -SC to next hear the matter on Dec 14

Murder case of Graham Staines & his 2 minor sons: -Odisha govt informs SC premature release plea of Dara Singh has been rejected -Odisha govt tells SC all facts, circumstances, gravity of offence considered -SC gives Dara Singh’s lawyer 2 weeks time to challenge Odisha govt’s decision -Matter fixed for hearing after 3 weeks

As #Daayra explores the debate around instant justice, former judges, lawyers and legal experts share their perspectives on police encounters, "instant justice", judicial delays and the rule of law.

CJP Protests Case: SC CJI Bench suggests a sequence in which High Power Enquiry Committee shall take up issues -HPEC is directed to first examine the use of pellet guns, targeted violence and harassment of female protestors, and excessive violence and destruction of property on either side --Snr Adv Monika Gusain & AOR C Solomon appointed as amici curiae to act as independent arbiters between the parties --HPEC to appoint a Member Secretary and submit its first report at the earliest.

Gautam Buddh Nagar DM Medha Roopam has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the Allahabad High Court direction that Rs 5 Lakh compensation must be recovered from her personal salary to be given to DU student Akriti Chaudhary whose detention under the National Security Act was found to be illegal. *Last Wednesday we had reported that the DM will challenge the HC order in SC* . SG Mehta had made a mention to that effect before the CJI Bench.

Supreme Court collegium recommends appointment of 15 judges to Delhi, J&K, Jharkhand and Karnataka High Courts

SALEM’S “EARLY” RELEASE TO BE CONSIDERED ONLY IN 2046: MAHARASHTRA GOVT TOLD SC. COURT RECORDS IT IN THE JUDGMENT 1993 Mumbai serial blast convict Abu Salem had sought premature release on the ground that though the extradition agreement with Portugal said he won’t be made to spend more than 25 years in jail he has already spent 27 years in jail when undertrial set-off is combined with earned remission. But as per state of Maharashtra’s calculation his remission release can only be calculated in 2046 that is 20 years from now. The SC judgment has recorded this: “The judgment says respondent State, in paragraph 8 of the said affidavit, has furnished a calculation chart indicating 31st January, 2046 as the probable date of release of the appellant.” As per the state probable date of release of the prisoner after remission earned, set off period and after payment of fine is 31st January 2046

5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN TODAY'S CJP PROTESTS HEARING IN SC 1)CJI Bench rejected plea to reconstitute High Power Enquiry Committee and said its wrong to apprehend bias or lack of transparency in its functioning & refused to consider a long list of replacements and additions suggested by petitioners. “Committee is under us..reports to us, its just to facilitate and assist us. Final scrutiny by us.We are not running away”, said CJI 2)SC also made it clear that HPEC cannot order registration of FIRs and the power to direct criminal investigations rests exclusively with the court. 3)SC took serious view of threats and intimidation of 14 year old girl (Nishu), calling for protection by parliament street police, SC said if it’s a case of browbeating for pursuing a criminal case, it’s a serious matter 4)SG informs SC that Greater Noida Executive Magistrate who issued notice to a law student over CJP protests has been suspended 5) Issuing notice on a plea which complained about closure of metro stations during CJP protests, SC observed that courts ordinarily do not interfere in law and order issues but judicial scrutiny arises when exercise of such power becomes disproportionate

When “ACCUSED” snide angered Solicitor General Of India Tushar Mehta during today’s CJP protest hearing in Chief Justice's Court. Senior Adv Gopal Sankaranarayanan snaps when SG Mehta intervened to make a submission while he was arguing: “No.The accused (SG represents Delhi Police accused of committing excesses against students ) shouldn’t keep on interrupting”. SG Mehta rather chose restraint over escalation to say “I don’t want to reduce myself to that level therefore I am not responding.. dignified silence may not be treated as a weakness…I know the sensitivity involved …so I am acting in a matured way..I don’t have the luxury of being irresponsible”

“THEY PACK THEM LIKE SARDINES…HUNDREDS IN ONE ROOM”: SC JUSTICE AHSANUDDIN AMANULLAH --In Satya Niketan building collapse case, SC Expresses Concern Over Rampant Illegal Commercial Use Of Residential Premises After Briefed By Amicus Curiae --When Amicus Submitted: “Gyms,Coaching Centres,BPOs work from a single small building in some areas, SC said “THEY PACK THEM LIKE SARDINES, HUNDREDS IN ONE ROOM..ALSO NO PROPER INGRESS EGRESS” --SC SEEKS REPORTS FROM ALL AUTHORITIES LIKE MCD, DELHI GOVT BY SEPT 15 --WHEN MCD APPRISED OF ACTIONS TAKEN FOLLOWING SATYA NIKETAN, SC SAID IT SEEMS THINGS ARE MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION --SC WAS HEARING APPLICATION FILED BY AMICUS SEEKING PERMISSION FOR SITE INSPECTION & SAFETY AUDIT OF ALL PGS, STUDENT HOSTELS ACROSS DELHI

SC REFUSES TO SET FREE ABU SALEM: SC Dismisses Gangster Abu Salem's Plea For Premature Release In 1993 Bombay Blasts Case. Salem Had Contended Though India Assured Portugal During His Extradition That HeWon’t Be Imprisoned For More Than 25 Yrs,He Already Spent 27 Yrs In Jail Adding Undertrial Set Off & Earned Remission . His Lawyer @rishiadvocate Argued That When The Benefit Of Undertrial Set-Off Is Combined With Earned Remission, Salem Already Spent Nearly Spent 27 Years In Jail, But SC Was Not Convinced. timesnownews.com/india/supre…

BREAKING: 1993 MUMBAI SERIAL BLASTS: SC REFUSES TO SET FREE ABU SALEM -SC DISMISSES PLEA FILED SALEM SEEKING PREMATURE RELEASE -SALEM HAD CONTENDED THAT AT THE TIME OF HIS EXTRADITION IN 2005 INDIA HAD ASSURED PORTUGAL THAT HE WON’T BE IMPRISONED FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS -SALEM'S LAWYER HAD ARGUED THAT WHEN THE BENEFIT OF UNDERTRIAL SET-OFF IS COMBINED WITH EARNED REMISSION, HE HAD ALREADY SPENT 27 YEARS IN JAIL -MHA HAD ARGUED QUESTION OF HONOURING ASSURANCE WILL ARISE ONLY IN 2030 -SALEM HAD MOVED SC AFTER BOMBAY HC REJECTED HIS PLEA SEEKING PREMATURE RELEASE IN APRIL 2025

Jantar Mantar Protest: Gautam Budh University Student Gets Notice From Greater Noida Executive Magistrate Over CJP Stir; Matter Raised In Top Court “How did this happen despite the SC order?... We clearly ordered no coercive action. Magistrates cannot violate our orders,” CJI Surya Kant raises serious concern over the action.

MURDER OF AUSTRALIAN MISSIONARY GRAHAM STAINES & 2 MINOR SONS: SC hearing of plea filed by life term convict Dara Singh seeking remission release on ground that he already spent 26 years in jail: -SC pulls up Odisha govt for seeking deferment of hearing on ground that senior lawyer who was to appear was down with viral fever -SC: "As per Aug 19 order State was to decide by today, if you want to reject you reject but can't keep it hanging like this. Who is the authority who is to take decision? We will now summon him" [Matter pending since July 2024] -SC: We are keeping it on Sept 17. Take a decision by then or we will summon the Chief Secretary or whoever is to take decision. We are giving a last chance to state of odisha. On Sept 17 state shall inform us what decision has been taken" State: Sure we will decide. Next hearing AG will appear

BREAKING: SC TO HEAR SATYA NIKETAN BUILDING COLLAPSE CASE ON SEPT 10 “We have something in mind”, sc agrees to hear satya niketan building collapse issue sept 10 (day after tomorrow) --Plea filed by Amicus Curiae seeks nod for site inspection, safety audit of all pvt hostels, pg buildings, other student accommodations --We will enlarge the scope, we will pass orders for pan-india: sc --When sg mehta for delhi govt urged that matter be transferred to hc as it is already seized of matter, sc said “no we are not transferring. we have something in mind” Solicitor general tushar mehta: it is a very horrific incident. people are really grieving and our hearts also go out for the children and especially the parents as we are also parents. there is a pil filed in the high court. it can be transferred

BREAKING: Satya Niketan Building Collapse Issue Reaches SC Amicus Curiae To Mention At 2pm For Urgent Listing Seeks Nod For Site Inspection, Safety Audit Of All PVT Hostels, PG Buildings, other student accomodations Mentioning before Bench Led By Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah Which Has Been Issuing Periodic Orders Vis-à-Vis Illegal Constructions Bench had taken cognisance of recent Saket building collapse, Malviya Nagar Hotel Fire

BREAKING: Satya Niketan Building Collapse Issue Reaches SC Amicus Curiae To Mention At 2pm For Urgent Listing Seeks Nod For Site Inspection, Safety Audit Of All PVT Hostels, PG Buildings, other student accomodations Mentioning before Bench Led By Justice Amanullah Which Is Issuing Periodic Orders Vis-à-Vis Illegal Constructions Bench had taken cognisance of recent Saket building collapse, Malviya Nagar Hotel Fire