Constitutional Alchemy
The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.
The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.
The plea, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, has asked for directions to restrict the use of Aadhaar cards strictly for identity verification.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana issued notice to the petitioners who have challenged the amended law before various High Courts and sought their response to the Union government's plea that all such cases be heard together, preferably by the Delhi High Court.
The order was passed by the Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana after hearing the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by K.S. Raju Legal Trust through its representative, Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju.
While hearing the matter, a bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi denied bail to RTI activist Rakesh Kumar Behl and his aide.
The data can be accessed at this url:https://www.eci.gov.in/candidate-politicalparty.
In the wake of the Election Commission’s announcement of the dates for the upcoming general elections in India, the decision by the Supreme Court not to intervene in the appointment of new election commissioners under the 2023 law warrants careful consideration.
The petition contends that the CAA is divisive, one-sided, illogical, and against the secular notions of the country. It also argues that giving citizenship based on religion is discriminatory.
The AIMIM chief sought the top court's direction to the Centre that citizenship applications under the CAA must not be entertained during the pendency of the proceedings.
The data furnished by the SBI has details of Electoral Bonds purchased and redeemed between April 12, 2019 to February 15, 2024.
