India - Supreme Court

TMC Moves SC Against Exclusion of State Staff in Vote Counting

TMC Moves SC Against Exclusion of State Staff in Vote CountingAs the countdown to vote counting in the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections begins, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has escalated its legal battle to the Supreme Court of India. On Friday, the ...

02 May 2026

India - High Court of Patna

Administrative Actions Judged on Materials at Time of Decision, Not Subsequent Developments: Patna High Court

Bidder's Appeal Crumbles: Patna HC Shields Tender Decisions from Future FixesIn a pointed reminder on the limits of judicial intervention in government contracts, the Patna High Court dismissed a writ petition by contractor Ramesh Prasad Gupta, upholdin...

01 May 2026

India - Supreme Court

SC PIL Challenges Biased Observer in Bengal Polls

SC PIL Challenges Biased Observer in Bengal PollsIn a significant escalation of electoral disputes during the ongoing preparations for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, petitioner Aditya Das has approached theSupreme Court of Indiathrough aPublic Interest Litigation (PIL)filed underArt...

29 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir

Recruitment Process Can't Be Scrapped Solely Over Non-Issuance of RFP/EOI for Exam Agency: J&K&L High Court

Recruitment Lifeline Restored: J&K&L High Court Slaps Down Government's Technical KnockoutIn a significant ruling for public job aspirants, theHigh Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakhhas dismissed appeals by theUnion Territory of J&Kand theJ&K Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA), upholding a w...

25 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Calcutta

Blanket Motorcycle Riding Ban on Polling Days Lacks Legal Basis Under Article 324: Calcutta High Court

Calcutta High Court Hits Brakes on ECI's Total Bike Blackout for PollsIn a timely ruling ahead of West Bengal's assembly elections, the Calcutta High Court has partially lifted restrictions on motorcycle use imposed by electoral authorities. Justice Kr...

25 Apr 2026

India -

Supreme Court Lauds 92% Voter Turnout in Bengal Polls

Supreme Court Lauds 92% Voter Turnout in Bengal PollsIn an uncommon display of personal enthusiasm from the bench, theSupreme Court of Indiahas commended the unprecedented 91.78-92% voter turnout and largely peaceful conduct during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections2026. Th...

24 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Orders Out-of-Turn Hearings WB Voter Appeals

Supreme CourtOrdersOut-of-Turn Hearingsfor WB Voter Appeals Amid SIR ControversiesIn a significant intervention during West Bengal's ongoing assembly elections, aSupreme Courtbench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant has directedAppellate Tribunals (ATs)constituted under the state's Special Inten...

24 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Plea Targets PM Modi's MCC Violation Speech

Supreme CourtPetition Challenges PM Modi's Televised Address as MCC ViolationIn a significant escalation of electoral oversight concerns, former Congress MP T.N. Prathapan has filed a writ petition in India'sSupreme Court, urging theElection Commission of India(ECI) to initiate action against...

23 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Backs ECI Transfers, Keeps Law Open

Supreme Court Backs ECI Transfers Amid Bengal Polls, Leaves Consultation Issue OpenIn a significant verdict balancing electoral integrity with constitutional nuances, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Thursday dismissed a challenge to theElection Commission of India's (ECI) large-scale transfers of...

16 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Bars Pending Appeal Voters from WB Polls

Supreme Court Bars Pending Appeal Voters from West Bengal PollsIn a significant decision with profound implications for India's electoral process, the Supreme Court of India has firmly declined to grant interim voting rights to over 34 lakh voters in West Bengal whose names wer...

14 Apr 2026