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1. Rajya Sabha chairman rejects impeachment motion against poll body chief

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects impeachment motion against poll body chief

Rajya Sabha chairman rejects impeachment motion against poll body chief NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday rejected the impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, who has been facing opposition's heat over the pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the "conduct" of the recent assembly polls. A separate notification from the Lok Sabha Secretary General said a notice of Motion dated March 12, 2026 signed by 130 Members of Lok Sabha under Article 324(5) of the Constitution, read with Article 124(4) thereof, Section 11(2) of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 and the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, was submitted to the Speaker, seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner. "After due consideration of the notice of Motion and a careful and objective assessment of all relevant aspects and issues involved therein, the Hon'ble Speaker, Lok Sabha, in exercise of the powers vested to him under Section 3 of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, has refused to admit the said notice of Motion," it said. It was the first time a notice was given seeking removal of the poll body chief, with 130 Lok Sabha MPs and 63 Rajya Sabha members signing the motion. The 10-page-long notice carried a chargesheet on seven counts. The charges ranged from partisan conduct of the CEC to mass disenfranchisement of voters. The opposition had also raised the issue of the way the CEC handled SIR in previous elections like Bihar and forthcoming elections in states like West Bengal; his "proved misbehaviour"; his partial conduct towards a political party are also issues that find a mention in the notice. The notice for removal of the CEC, piloted by TMC, came after growing…

2. Steve Bannon case: Supreme Court clears legal path for dismissal of charges linked to Capitol riot investigation

Steve Bannon case: Supreme Court clears legal path for dismissal of charges linked to Capitol riot investigation

Steve Bannon case: Supreme Court clears legal path for dismissal of charges linked to Capitol riot investigation The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday (April 6) cleared the way for the Trump administration to drop the criminal case against Steve Bannon, who was convicted in 2022 for defying a congressional subpoena linked to the January 6 Capitol riot. Acting at the urging of the Trump administration, the justices vacated a lower court decision that had upheld Bannon’s conviction for contempt of Congress. The case stemmed from his defiance of a subpoena issued by the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot. The Supreme Court’s move sends the case back to a trial court, clearing a key legal hurdle and allowing a judge to act on the administration’s request to dismiss both the conviction and indictment “in the interests of justice.” Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, was found guilty of contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with a subpoena issued by lawmakers investigating the Capitol attack. The probe was led by the House committee examining the events surrounding January 6, 2021. He was convicted in 2022, marking a high-profile case tied to efforts to hold key Trump allies accountable for non-cooperation with the investigation. While the ruling does not directly overturn the conviction, it effectively opens the door for its formal dismissal. Legal experts say the outcome is now largely procedural, with the trial court expected to comply with the Justice Department’s revised position.

3. Bid to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar fails as Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha Chairman reject notices

Bid to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar fails as Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha Chairman reject notices Both Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishna have rejected notices sent to

Bid to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar fails as Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha Chairman reject notices

Bid to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar fails as Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha Chairman reject notices Both Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishna have rejected notices sent to their offices by members of the opposition in order to move a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from his post. The opposition in their notices to the LS Speaker and the RS Chairman, had alleged that the CEC is indulging in "partisan and discriminatory conduct in office", "deliberate obstruction of investigation of electoral fraud" and "mass disenfranchisement", among other charges. Birla and Radhakrishnan refused to admit the notices, which were moved under Article 324(5) of the Constitution. "After due consideration of the notice of Motion and a careful and objective assessment of all relevant aspects and issues involved, the Chairman, Rajya Sabha, in exercise of the powers vested to him under Section 3 of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, has refused to admit the said notice of Motion," a notification from the Rajya Sabha Secretary General said. The notification revealed that the Motion, dated 12 March 2026, was signed by 63 members of the Rajya Sabha under Article 324(5) of the Constitution. The Lok Sabha General Secretary also issued a similar notification, wherein it said that 130 Members of the Lok Sabha had signed a notice of Motion under Article 324(5) of the Constitution, read with Article 124(4) thereof, Section 11(2) of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 and the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 and submitted the same to the Speaker, wherein they sought the removal of Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner. "After due consideration of the notice of Motion and a careful and objective assessment of all relevant aspects and issues…

4. Telangana High Court issues notices to State, Centre over petition challenging award for Shamirpet police station

Telangana High Court issues notices to State, Centre over petition challenging award for Shamirpet police station Justice E.V. Venugopal of the Telangana High Court on Monday issued notices to the Sta

5. 4 Days To Death, 6 Years To Justice: Inside The Tamil Nadu Custodial Killings

4 Days To Death, 6 Years To Justice: Inside The Tamil Nadu Custodial Killings The verdict marks more than five years of proceedings.

1. Shankar vs. State of Rajasthan (02.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0301/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the conviction of Shankar, who was accused of murdering his wife, Sugna Bai, by setting her on fire. The core issue was whether the conviction based on the dying d

2. Commissioner, Delhi Police and Ors. vs. Uttam Kumar (02.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0300/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether Uttam Kumar, who missed the Physical Endurance and Measurement Test (PE&MT) for a police constable position due to illness, should be allowed

3. Syed Mohammed Adil Pasha Quadri vs. Syed Hasnal Mussanna Sha Khadri and Ors. (02.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0299/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Civil Court had jurisdiction over the appointment of a Sajjadanashin, a spiritual office, at the Hazarath Akhil Shah Quadri Dargah. The parties involve

4. Syed Mohammed Ghouse Pasha Khadri vs. Syed Mohammed Adil Pasha Khadri and Ors. (02.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0298/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute over the succession to the office of Sajjadanashin of the Hazarath Mardane-e-Gaib Dargah between Syed Mohammed Ghouse Pasha Khadri and Syed Mohammed Ad

5. J. Sri Nisha vs. The Special Director Adjudicating Authority, Directorate of Enforcement and Ors. (01.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0297/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the legality of a show cause notice (SCN) issued to J. Sri Nisha and others by the Directorate of Enforcement under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for

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