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‘Arrest is imminent’: CBI raids on Harsh Mander, FIR filed

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR against human rights activist and former IAS officer Harsh Mander for alleged FCRA violations, Newslaundry learned today.

Newslaundry

Supreme Court upholds SEBI probe, turns focus on ‘conduct’ of Hindenburg

Hindenburg Adani case: Supreme Court directs SEBI to probe if Hindenburg report on short-selling caused harm to investors; dismisses NGO's findings against Adani Group.

The Hindu

CJI puts his foot down; says if case is listed before a judge, the judge takes the call to hear it or not

CJI D.Y. Chandrachud refuses to intervene in cases listed before Supreme Court judge, Solicitor General advises to ignore malicious letters

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On the listing of cases in the Supreme Court | Explained

Two lawyers have raised issues of irregularities in the listing of cases before the SC, with one letter addressed to the CJI and the other to the Registry. Mr. Dave questioned the movement of cases from one Bench to another, while Mr. Bhushan referred to the Handbook and Clause 15…

The Hindu

Case on delays in appointments of judges missing from causelist

Petitions against govt. delays in judicial appointments/transfers not listed. Bench had put govt. in dock for selective appointments/transfers. Justice Kaul to monitor govt. clearance of appointments/transfers till his retirement.

The Hindu

Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s stand on PIL against use of public servants, Army for political propaganda

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on PIL against alleged use of public servants, defence personnel for political propaganda. Petitioners allege use of selfie points, special officers to canvass for ruling party, BJP. Matter to be heard next on January 5.

The Hindu

SEBI can’t be expected to take OCCRP allegations in Adani case as gospel truth: SC

Supreme Court said SEBI cannot accept foreign media reports as "gospel truth" on Adani Group's alleged stock manipulation & accounting fraud. SEBI bound by evidentiary requirements & cannot take reports as evidence. SIT to investigate, but SEBI following Justice Sapre committee's suggestions to protect investors.

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‘Should SEBI now follow journalists?’ SC reserves verdict in Adani-Hindenburg case

The Supreme Court today reserved its verdict in a batch of petitions seeking a court-monitoring inquiry into fraud allegations made by Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry

Supreme Court flags possibility of electoral bonds being used to trade favours

CJI raises scenario of influential entities setting up persons with verified accounts to purchase electoral bonds for them to curry favour or enter into quid pro quo with ruling parties. Scheme allows corporate sector to conceal individual political donations from shareholders, promoting corruption & kickbacks. Petitioners argue right to know…

The Hindu

SC taps Centre for information on vacancies, pendency in CIC, SICs

SC directs Centre, States to fill CIC, SIC vacancies to prevent RTI becoming "dead letter". Petitioners argued cases piling up, many bodies stopped accepting cases. CIC without Chief, 4 Commissioners due to retire Nov 6. Jharkhand SIC defunct since May 2020, others crippled by vacancies, backlog.

The Hindu

CJI to head five-judge Bench that will hear electoral bonds case

The Supreme Court named the five judges on the Constitution Bench scheduled to hear petitions challenging the legality of the electoral bonds scheme, which facilitates anonymous donations to political parties.

The Hindu

Supreme Court refers electoral bonds case to 5-judge Constitution Bench, to start hearing on Oct. 31

Supreme Court refers to 5-judge Bench pleas challenging validity of electoral bond scheme for political funding. CJI Chandrachud and Justices Pardiwala & Misra receive application for urgent hearing. PILs allege ₹12,000 cr paid to parties, 2/3 to one major party.

The Hindu

SC to hear final arguments in electoral bonds case on October 31

Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging electoral bonds scheme on Oct. 31; two issues concerning violation of Articles 19, 14 & 21 of Constitution to be focused on; AG agrees to early hearing; CJ asks if cash can be used to purchase bonds; petitioners argue scheme legalises anonymous donations and…

The Hindu

Supreme Court vs Government: Not advisable to “hold up” judicial process

Supreme Court says it may not be "advisable" to hold up judicial appointment process; Attorney General R. Venkataramani informs that 60 to 70 names recommended by High Court Collegiums have been forwarded to Supreme Court Collegium.

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Judiciary losing fresh talent to govt.’s silence, segregation of names, SC tells Centre

The Supreme Court said the judiciary is losing fresh talent like never before as prospective candidates shortlisted for judgeships in High Courts give up as months tick by without a decision from the government.

The Hindu

'One nation, one election' campaign aims to postpone elections in five States: Prashant Bhushan

BJP is fearing defeat in upcoming Assembly polls in five States. So, they are going to postpone the polls till the general election in 2024 in the name of ONOE. And, President Rule will be imposed in the States, he claimed.

The Hindu

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner

The Supreme Court on August 4 dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner.

The Hindu

Supreme Court acknowledges political parties’ fear of RTI to disclose internal decision making

Political parties fear that accountability under Right to Information (RTI) Act may stretch to even disclosure of internal decisions, including why they chose a particular candidate.

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Supreme Court asks SEBI why law was tweaked to remove provisions prohibiting opacity in FPI ownership

The Supreme Court asked SEBI to explain why the law was tweaked in 2018 to junk crucial provisions prohibiting opacity in the ownership structure of FPIs, leading to investigation into the Adani Group hitting a wall

The Hindu

BJP sabotaged founding principles of the nation: Prashant Bhushan

Supreme Court lawyer and human rights activist Prashant Bhushan came down heavily on the BJP government at the Centre for its “blatant denial of the secular nature of the country.”

The Hindu

Former CJI K.G. Balakrishnan says the Inquiry Commission he is leading can complete its task in a year

Former Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan, who heads the Inquiry Commission into whether Dalit converts to religions other than Sikhism or Buddhism should get Scheduled Caste status, on May 7 said his panel could deliver its report in a year, and that too before the election year of 2024.

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SC extends Lakhimpur violence accused Ashish Mishra’s bail till July 11

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the interim bail of Ashish Mishra till July 11 in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lakhimpur Kheri violence case | SC says will keep a close watch on trial’s progress

The Supreme Court on April 24 orally said day-to-day hearings in the Lakhimpur Kheri killings case in the Sessions Court may affect the pace of other pending cases before the trial judge.

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How India’s attempt to block BBC documentary on Modi backfired

Govt efforts to ban the BBC documentary drew more attention to it and showed the inefficacy of such measures.

The Hindu

Kerala, Centre turn a blind eye to fishermen to favour Adani, says Prashant Bhushan

‘Coastal damage easily visible’

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