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The Supreme Court of India dismissed TMC's plea against deployment of Central staff for West Bengal vote counting, recording the Election Commission of India’s assurance that its April 13 circular will be followed. It said rules were not violated and noted TMC agents would be present. The Calcutta High Court had earlier rejected the plea.

A PIL petitioner has informed the Supreme Court that while officials of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) companies are being arrested, the main perpetrator in the alleged Rs 40,000 crore loan siphoning case remains untouched. The Solicitor General cited new facts for probe delays.

The Supreme Court dismissed a Trinamool Congress plea challenging the Election Commission's deployment of counting staff. The EC assured the court that both central and state government employees would be assigned to counting tables to ensure balance, refuting claims of bias. The court accepted the EC's assurance and dismissed the petition.

The Aam Aadmi Party has urged the Rajya Sabha Chairman to disqualify seven MPs who defected to the BJP, citing constitutional experts who believe they are liable for disqualification. This move follows the MPs' departure, sparking a legal and political dispute over anti-defection rules.

Punjab CM seeks time from President, wants ‘recall’ of MPs.

The Supreme Court has refused to quash the FIR against Lalu Prasad in the land-for-jobs case. However, the court granted him exemption from appearing before the trial court and allowed him to raise the issue of sanction requirement during the trial.

The Supreme Court has directed an appellate tribunal to swiftly hear the appeal of Nandalal Bose's grandson, Suprabuddha Sen, whose name was removed from the electoral roll. Sen, along with his wife and caretaker, faced deletion despite submitting necessary documents. The court emphasized the need for expeditious resolution amidst concerns over the electoral process in Bengal.

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Nearly 27 lakh voters in West Bengal face exclusion from the electoral roll as their claims were rejected by judicial officers. The Supreme Court has ruled against the inclusion of names pending appeals, citing the burden on tribunals and potential chaos. Deletions now stand at 88.8 lakh, impacting 11.6% of the electorate.

Madhya Pradesh assembly disqualified Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti at midnight after a Delhi court sentenced him in a bank fraud case. The opposition slammed the move as a democratic violation, especially as the court stayed the sentence for 60 days for appeal. Constitutional experts questioned the premature disqualification, while parties traded accusations.

The Supreme Court has been informed that all deleted voter claims in West Bengal will be decided by April 7. This addresses concerns about the upcoming assembly elections. Appellate tribunals have been formed to hear any objections. The court emphasized that judicial officers must remain independent and free from political interference. Further hearings are scheduled for April 6.

Supreme Court is overseeing the disposal of over 60 lakh cases related to voter list objections. Calcutta High Court Chief Justice has assured completion by April 7. Tribunals are being formed to hear appeals against judicial officers' decisions. These tribunals will function independently. The process aims for fair adjudication of all objections.

A sharp exchange occurred in the Supreme Court between the bench and Mamata Banerjee's counsel kapil sibal regarding ED proceedings. The court clarified it was not presuming guilt, but rather acknowledging allegations require investigation. The case involves petitions seeking a CBI probe into alleged obstruction of ED officials during raids linked to a money laundering probe.

Arvind Kejriwal predicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi might not remain in office beyond 2026, citing a decline in popularity and alleged electoral "corruption." Opposition leaders at a book launch echoed concerns about institutions like the EC and ED, with Derek O’Brien predicting electoral defeats for the BJP.

The Supreme Court questioned the West Bengal government on how a central agency can seek redress from a state authority headed by the Chief Minister when the complaint is against the CM herself.

The Supreme Court questioned West Bengal's objection to the ED's plea alleging obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid. Justices emphasized the fundamental rights of individual ED officers, urging the state to focus on their alleged victimhood rather than just the agency.

A three-member expert committee will rewrite the Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter on the judiciary. This follows a controversy over a section mentioning corruption in the judiciary. The Supreme Court has closed its proceedings after the government's assurance. NCERT had previously withdrawn the chapter. The committee includes K. K. Venugopal, Indu Malhotra, and Justice Aniruddha Bose.

Rahul Gandhi criticizes the central government over the rupee's record low. He warns of inevitable inflation due to the West Asia crisis impacting fuel prices. Gandhi states production and transport costs will rise, hitting small businesses. He predicts hikes in petrol, diesel, and LPG prices after state elections.

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the West Bengal government's challenge to the Enforcement Directorate's plea regarding alleged obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid. Justices questioned where the ED would seek recourse if not in courts, emphasizing no entity should lack remedies. The court also raised constitutional concerns over the alleged obstruction.