Stalin says TVK govt damaged TNs reputation by disbanding of Justice Kurian Joseph panel
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Why I Cannot Celebrate World Urdu Day
Today, November 9, is being celebrated as World Urdu Day. While I love Urdu, I regret that I cannot celebrate World Urdu Day because it is being celebrated on the birthday of Allama Iqbal, whom I regard as a traitor to my country. He was a shameless British agent, responsible, along with Muhammad Ali Jinnah, for the Partition of India in 1947, the biggest tragedy in the 5,000-year-old known history of our country, for which we are still suffering today.
Experts flag gaps in consumer justice delivery at CUSB seminar
'What justice is it to send KL Rahul at No.6?': Ex-India selector raises question
KL Rahuls batting position sparked debate after Indias second ODI against New Zealand, as Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised sending Axar Patel ahead of him. Axar managed just seven runs, while Rahul looked comfortable. Srikkanth called it unfair to Rahul, but Sunil Gavaskar defended the move, explaining that promoting a left-hander can disrupt bowlers rhythm.
Two men arrested in Rajasthan, West Bengal for cybercrimes targeting Chennai residents
The Cyber Crime Police, East Zone arrested a man in Rajasthan for allegedly cheating a Chennai-based businessman by promising high returns through an online trading platform and a man in West Bengal for allegedly cheating a Chennai resident by promising to provide a premium credit card with attractive benefits.
National Social Justice Alliance launched in Bhopal
Bhopal: The National Social Justice Alliance, bringing together a wide range of social organisations, institutions and activists, was launched at the historic Faiz Bahadur Masjid in Kamala Park on Sunday, November 8. The idea behind the Alliance is to establish social justice, promote equity and equality, strengthen the spirit of fraternity, and protect and advance Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Crime pays: how Grand Theft Auto became a cultural colossus
SBI California Opens First Branch Outside State, Expands To Texas
State Bank of India (California) has opened its first branch outside California in Frisco, Texas, marking a major step in the Indian lender's expansion in the U.S.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to conduct inspections and independent water audits of casino and cruise vessels operating in the River Mandovi after water quality assessments revealed faecal coliform levels exceeding permissible limits, with particularly high concentrations detected near casino and cruise jetties. A Division Bench of [] The post Mandovi river pollution: Bombay High Court orders water audit of casino vessels, directs action against violators under water Act appeared first on India Legal .
Mediation can speed up consumer justice: Telangana HC Acting CJ
Hyderabad:Telangana High Court Acting Chief Justice P Sam Koshy has urged stakeholders to first mediate instead of litigate in consumer disputes, saying the real success in consumer protection lies in a consumer getting a fair remedy without spending years chasing it. Winning a case was not the only measure of success, Justice Koshy said at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with an interim order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court permitting the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary enquiry into allegations of religious conversions and other activities involving Pastor Ankur Yoseph Narula, founder of the Church of Signs and Wonders, Jalandhar, and his wife, [] The post Supreme Court refuses to interfere with CBI preliminary enquiry against pastor Ankur Narula over religious conversion allegations appeared first on India Legal .
Insubordination does not by itself cast doubt on judicial officer
The Supreme Court has held that insubordination, behavioural issues or strained relations with members of the Bar cannot, by themselves, form the basis for branding a judicial officers integrity as doubtful, observing that questions of judicial temperament must be distinguished from allegations of dishonesty. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya [] The post Insubordination does not by itself cast doubt on judicial officers integrity: Supreme Court rejects Allahabad High Court administrations plea appeared first on India Legal .
Allahabad High Court orders UP Government to pay over
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay compensation exceeding 15 lakh to a vehicle owner whose commercial vehicle was seized and subsequently confiscated on suspicion of transporting cattle for slaughter, without sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation. Justice Sandeep Jain, while allowing a petition filed by Tej Prakash in Tej [] The post Allahabad High Court orders UP Government to pay over 15 lakh compensation for illegal seizure of vehicle on cattle slaughter suspicion appeared first on India Legal .
Manipur High Court keeps census 2027 in abeyance till April 30, 2027, seeks Centre
The Manipur High Court has directed the Centre to keep the Census 2027 exercise in the State in abeyance until April 30, 2027, asking the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India to take a reasoned decision on seven representations highlighting concerns over population enumeration, the status of internally displaced persons and the prevailing situation [] The post Manipur High Court keeps census 2027 in abeyance till April 30, 2027, seeks Centres decision on displaced persons enumeration appeared first on India Legal .
SJSU Conference Examines Whether Artificial Intelligence Is Moving Too Fast
Move fast and break things is giving way to a new mantra in Silicon Valley: Move thoughtfully and build responsibly. That shift was on display Oct. 23 at the third annual San Jos State University Responsible Innovation in AI Conference, which brought together leaders from academia, business, ethics and the startup community to examine the future of artificial intelligence.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Admits To Extramarital Affair With Alleged Chinese Spy: Report
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly admitted to having an extramarital relationship with a technology executive suspected by U.S. intelligence agencies of working for China, triggering fresh scrutiny of the chipmaker's leadership and its national security exposure.
Daily Mango, Avocado Intake May Improve Heart Health, Study Finds
Adding an avocado and a cup of mango to your daily diet may help improve heart health, particularly among people with prediabetes, a new study has found.
Diwali Celebrations Gain Recognition Across U.S. And Canada
Diwali is receiving growing recognition across North America, with New York state, Toronto and several other U.S. and Canadian cities and states marking November 8 as the Festival of Lights and celebrating the contributions of their South Asian communities.
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
Mr. Trump set the tone, declaring on social media that investigative requests already made by Democrats are extortion at the highest level, and they should be held accountable
Praveen Chakravarty: Scrapping Justice Kurian panel doesnt mean neglect of Tamil Nadus rights
UP elections | Baba has failed: Akhilesh Yadav targets Adityanath, promises social justice in UP
Taylor Kitsch, Alexandra Daddario Join True-Crime Film
Christopher Walken also boards 'Long Island Bank Robber', directed by Matthew Gentile
Global AI sell-off makes India attractive for foreign portfolio investors
The AI sell-off has made India, which is widely regarded as a non-AI trade, attractive for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who have bought aggressively in the Indian market with a massive net inflow of Rs 45,970 crore in November so far.
I am happy at the victory of Dr Abdul El-Sayed as a Senator of the U.S. Senate from Michigan, in the recent U.S. midterm elections.
Glenn Maxwell: The Big Show bows out, but his legacy will live forever
By Archan Mehta- Glenn Maxwells retirement marks the end of one of the most thrilling and unconventional careers in modern Australian cricket. Nicknamed The Big Show, he built his reputation on fearless strokeplay, sharp instincts, and an unmatched ability to turn a match within a few overs. Unlike traditional batters who built innings slowly, Maxwell []
Diwali celebration at San Francisco City Hall marks milestone for Indian American community
The vibrant colors and warm glow of Diwali filled the historic rotunda of San Francisco City Hall as global nonprofit Indiaspora hosted the building's first-ever Festival of Lights celebration, bringing together civic leaders, diplomats, entrepreneurs and members of the Indian American community.
'Want justice for son': Woman renews rape charge against Rawat
Jenny, a resident of Assam, has reignited a nearly 23-year-old controversy by reiterating rape allegations against former Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat, demanding a fresh CBI investigation and a DNA test for her son. Rawat has denied the claims, citing a previous CBI clean chit, and threatened defamation suits against those making or supporting the allegations, including Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The case has stirred political circles ahead of upcoming assembly polls.
Online shaming is not just about justice, survey links it to status seeking
Public criticism on social media can often lead to online vigilantism that involves humiliating individuals. Numerous studies reveal that schadenfreude can motivate individuals to support public shaming. Moral grandstanding may lead people to express their outrage for social prestige rather than genuine concern. Spectators reinforce the normalization of online humiliation, promoting it as an acceptable form of accountability.
Usman Khawaja calls for justice for players punished in 2018 ball-tampering scandal
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Paraguay's ousted President charged with crimes linked to collapse of major bank
In a farewell message released shortly before he was ousted on Friday (November 6), Mr. Pea expressed hope his departure would spare Paraguay further harm
Eight Months Without Justice: The Nancy Grewal Murder Case
Eight months after the brutal murder of Indian-origin Canadian social media commentator Nancy Grewal, The post Eight Months Without Justice: The Nancy Grewal Murder Case appeared first on Khalsa Vox .
A safe, independent, and unbiased media is the fundamental backbone of a functional democracy. Without fearlessness in journalism, democracy itself loses its anchor, expressed Justice S. Muralidhar, former Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court and current Chair of the UN International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Addressing the audience as the [] The post A Safe Media is Imperative for a Strong Democracy: Justice S. Muralidhar Delivers Pradyumna Bal Memorial Lectrure appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Mumbai crime: Thane baby-selling racket busted, Home Guard among 10 arrested
Thane police have arrested 10 people, including a Home Guard personnel, for allegedly attempting to sell a 20-day-old baby boy for Rs 2.5 lakh. The infant was rescued unharmed from Ratnagiri within 24 hours of a complaint and brought back to Thane
US Justice Department Drops Bid to Set Aside Disputed California Ballots
The case was at the forefront of President Donald Trump's administration's effort to assert control over state-run elections across the country , which Trump has said are rife with illegal voting without providing evidence.
Police, KPAI bolster coordination to protect children from crime
In India, the topic that is currently being hotly discussed and has gone viral in the media is vote chori (vote theft) by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This follows the publication, on October 22, 2026, of an investigative report by reporter Ritika Chopra in the prominent Indian newspaper The Indian Express.
Adhikari gives police free hand to tackle crimes against women, drug smuggling in Bengal
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 7 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said he had given the police a free hand to deal with crimes against women and narcotics smuggling in the state, warning that political interference in these matters would not be tolerated. At the same time, Adhikari, who also holds the police portfolio, issued a stern warning against attacks on police personnel and vandalism of police stations and outposts, saying those involved would face prolonged imprisonment. I have given the police a free hand in tackling two issues. The first is crime against women and the second is narcotics smuggling. I will not tolerate any kind of political interference in these two issues. At the same time, as the police minister of the state, I will not tolerate any incident of attack on a cop or ransacking of any police station or police outpost. Those attacking police personnel will have to spend years behind bars, Adhikari said. He also warned that those responsible for vandalising police establishments would have to pay for the damage, along with interest. We will recover damages, along with interest, in case of ransacking of police stations or police outposts from those responsible, the Chief Minister said while distributing appointment letters to newly recruited police sub-inspectors at Lalbazar, the Kolkata Police headquarters in central Kolkata. Adhikari advised the newly appointed officers to maintain strict discipline in their daily duties and follow the instructions and orders of their superiors. Highlighting the challenges faced by the police force, he said West Bengal's vast geographical diversity, large population and varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds made policing particularly demanding. There are 11 crore people in West Bengal. On one side are mountains, on the other side are jungles, and on the other are several isolated islands. The police's responsibility is to ensure that public life remains normal. Till now, they did not get any facilities. The police did not have financial security. Now the police will be provided with financial security, he said. The Chief Minister said the state government would focus on modernising the police force and improving the quality of its training. An MoU had been signed with a police training centre in Assam for this purpose, while steps would also be taken to strengthen coordination between the state police and the Central forces. Claiming that police recruitment had remained neglected during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, Adhikari said the new administration had already recruited 11,000 personnel into the state police force. He acknowledged that 46,000 posts were still vacant and said the government would fill them in phases. The recruitment drive would include 6,345 women police personnel and 4,000 constables, he said, adding that further appointments would be made over the coming months. Recruitment in the police will be done again in December-January, Adhikari said, indicating that the government planned to accelerate the process to strengthen the state's policing infrastructure.
Rahul Gandhi: A Street Fighter, Not Yet A Prime Minister
Amit Shah may have been right in dismissing Rahul Gandhis prime ministerial ambitions as a distant dream. But the Congress leaders transformation into an assertive Opposition challenger, and the issues he is raising against the BJP, are not to be taken lightly The post Rahul Gandhi: A Street Fighter, Not Yet A Prime Minister appeared first on India Legal .
A Punjab and Haryana High Court order could be the much-needed green light for the environment. It is to be seen if the courts can stop the decimation of Indias trees The post How Green Was Our Land appeared first on India Legal .
When Justice Itself Comes Under Scrutiny
The mid-trial replacement of a judge and special public prosecutor in the politically sensitive Lakhimpur Kheri violence case raises disturbing questions about judicial independence, transparency and the credibility of the trial process The post When Justice Itself Comes Under Scrutiny appeared first on India Legal .
The People Have Taken Their Country Back
By Inderjit Badhwar My letter for this issue of India Legal, as I witness American history unfolding while sitting in New York, isnot merely a testament to a Democratic victory. It is an attempt to explain why the result matters to the world, why the American electorate succeeded when other institutions struggled, and why the [] The post The People Have Taken Their Country Back appeared first on India Legal .
America Reclaimed: The People Fire Trump
From Texas to Michigan, from the Deep South to the Midwest, an extraordinary electoral revolt has stripped Donald Trump of his congressional control. Economic anger, disgust with corruption and a multiracial coalition of voters have delivered a historic repudiation of his presidency The post America Reclaimed: The People Fire TrumpS Republican Machine appeared first on India Legal .
When A Promise Of Marriage Becomes A Crime
The Supreme Court is drawing a crucial distinction between a promise made with no intention of marriage and one that fails because circumstances change. With Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita creating a separate offence for sexual relations obtained through deception, the challenge is to protect women who are genuinely deceived without turning every failed relationship into a criminal case The post When A Promise Of Marriage Becomes A Crime appeared first on India Legal .
As India prepares for its first digital Census, amendments expanding the pool of enumerators to private institutions and individuals have triggered questions about political neutrality, data security and accountability. With the SIR controversy still casting a shadow over electoral verification, the government faces a larger challenge: ensuring that citizens can trust those collecting their personal information The post Who Will Count the People? appeared first on India Legal .
New Delhi, Nov 07: Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rajesh Bindal has been appointed chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), filling the key position that had been held on an officiating basis since July 2026, according to a report by Livelaw. Justice Bindal, who served as a judge of the Supreme Court from February 13, 2023, to April 15, 2026, succeeds the interim arrangement under which Justice Yogesh Khanna had been discharging the duties of NCLAT chairperson following the completion of Justice Ashok Bhushan's tenure. Justice Bindal brings with him extensive judicial experience across several High Courts. He was elevated to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2006 before being transferred to the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in 2018. During his tenure in Jammu and Kashmir, he also served as the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court in December 2020. Subsequently, he was transferred to the Calcutta High Court in January 2021 and assumed charge as its Acting Chief Justice in April 2021. He took the oath as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court on October 11, 2021, before his elevation to the Supreme Court in 2023. After retiring from the Supreme Court, he was appointed as Emeritus Professor at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and joined Galgotias University School of Law as an Honorary Distinguished Jurist. His appointment marks the end of the interim arrangement at the appellate tribunal, which deals with appeals arising from orders passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
The Bombay High Court has imposed a strict three-hour deadline on internet service providers and digital platforms to disable access to unauthorised copies of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana upon receiving a takedown notice from the films copyright holder or its authorised representative. Justice Ashish S. Chavan issued the directions on November 6, after the films [] The post Bombay High Court directs online platforms to remove pirated Ramayana film content within three hours of notice appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court grants permanent protection to Amitabh Bachchan
The Delhi High Court has passed a decree permanently protecting veteran actor Amitabh Bachchans personality and publicity rights, restraining several individuals and entities from commercially exploiting his name, image, voice, likeness or other attributes of his persona without his express consent. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the order on November 5, bringing to a conclusion [] The post Delhi High Court grants permanent protection to Amitabh Bachchans personality rights, extends injunction to unknown infringers appeared first on India Legal .
When the monsoon falters the food trembles
For a country that has spent decades building food self-sufficiency and maintaining one of the world's largest public food distribution systems, the phrase food crisis sounds almost counterintuitive. India is a leading producer of rice, wheat, pulses, fruits and vegetables. Granaries remain substantial, procurement systems are robust and the Public Distribution System continues to act as a powerful safety net. Yet food security is not determined merely by the quantity of grain stored in warehouses. It is equally about production stability, affordability, geographical availability and the ability of households to access food without sacrificing other essentials.
Sikh Temple Shooting That Killed 6 Shaped Political Journey Of Michigan Speaker-Elect Ranjeev Puri
A Sikh temple shooting in Wisconsin that claimed six lives in 2012, became a turning point in Ranjeev Puri's life, pushing the Indian American towards public service and a career in politics.
President Trump Promotes Immigration Hardliner Stephen Miller To White House Chief Of Staff
Stephen Miller, one of President Donald Trump's closest advisers and the driving force behind his immigration policies, will become the next White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles in a major change to the administration's senior leadership.
Wave of resignations from US Justice Department after midterms
Several senior officials from the US Justice Department have resigned following the recent midterm elections. Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, was involved in voter registration efforts. US Attorney General Todd Blanche has accepted resignations from Dhillon and others, including John Eisenberg and Jason Reding Quinones. Quinones oversaw investigations related to allegations against President Donald Trump.
Wave of resignations from US Justice Dept after midterms
US Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Trump, announced on Thursday that he had accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon.
US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots
The U.S. Department of Justice has requested to dismiss its lawsuit against California regarding alleged noncitizen ballots. This decision followed significant Republican losses in the midterm elections and recent court remarks. California officials claimed that the list of suspected noncitizens is outdated and includes legitimate voters. U.S. District Judge David O. Carter warned against separating ballots, which could disrupt the election process.
Wave of resignations from U.S. Justice Department after midterms
The Justice Department under Donald Trump has pursued cases against a number of perceived enemies, and several prosecutors have lost their jobs over their reluctance or inability to bring charges
Two top Justice Department officials resign as post-election exodus accelerates
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The struggle for justice is indivisible
From Panna to Delhi, the fight against displacement and disenfranchisement has a common thread a struggle against state repression and the systematic erosion of a citizens constitutional rights
Chile Students Clash With Police, Demand Justice Minister's Resignation Over Sentence Cuts
Clashes broke out between students and police in Chile's capital, Santiago, during protests demanding the resignation of Justice Minister Fernando Rabat. Demonstrators are opposing controversial prison sentence reductions for people convicted of sexual abuse and rape of minors, as well as human rights violations. Protesters hurled petrol bombs and other objects at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. The controversy follows reports that the government issued 56 decrees reducing prison sentences. Rabat has defended the decisions, saying they were legally justified and backed by a Supreme Court interpretation.
US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe exits Justice Department
Jason Reding Quinones' resignation comes as administration braces for Democrat-led investigations. US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe exits Justice Department
GOP's losses will raise pressure on conservative Supreme Court justices to retire
The GOPs sweeping losses in the midterm elections Tuesday set up an unsettling possibility for the party: If it doesnt act now to confirm a new Supreme Court justice, it may not have another chance for years to come. That prospect is likely to ramp up pressure on the courts two oldest conservatives - Justices Samuel A. Alito Jr., 76, and Clarence Thomas, 78 - to retire during the lame-duck period, while Republicans still have the votes to get a nominee confirmed by the Senate. The new Senate, in which Democrats will hold a majority, is seated on Jan. 3. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Alito, who joined the court in 2006, said last month he has no plans to retire during the lame-duck session. Thomas has said in the past he has no plans to step down from the court. He joined the court in 1991 and could become the longest-serving justice in its history in 2028. But given the magnitude of Democratic inroads in the Senate, legal and political experts said it could be 2033 before Republicans have a realistic shot at winning back enough seats in that chamber to approve a conservative justice. At that point, Alito and Thomas would be well into their 80s. Neither responded to a request for comment. I think both have been making an implicit bet that they will live long enough so that a Republican president can replace them with someone ideologically similar, said Ed Whelan, a conservative attorney and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. This is likely to make many Republicans antsy, particularly those mindful of the lesson of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died while still on the bench at 87, in September 2020. The liberal justices death allowed Republicans to move the court in a more conservative direction when they confirmed Justice Amy Coney Barrett to replace her weeks later. President Donald Trump nominated Barrett to replace Ginsburg, and over the vociferous objections of Democrats, Senate Republicans quickly muscled the nomination through just ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Trump remade the court with three picks in his first term - Barrett, Neil M. Gorsuch and Brett M. Kavanaugh - who pushed the court sharply to the right. The Supreme Courts conservative 6-3 supermajority has delivered historic opinions on abortion, affirmative action, religious rights and much more that have thrilled Republicans. A younger replacement for Alito or Thomas could lock that advantage in for years to come. Liberals accused Republicans of hypocrisy for rapidly confirming Barrett after they blocked President Barack Obamas nomination of Merrick Garland for 11 months in 2016, saying it was too close to the presidential election to confirm him. Trump won the White House, and Garlands nomination was scuttled. Some observers think the window has already closed for Trump to nominate a fourth justice, which would allow him to leave a mark on the Supreme Court that few presidents have enjoyed. Republicans control 53 seats in the upper chamber, compared with 47 held by Democrats. But that split will shift to 52-48 as soon as Dec. 15, when Sen.-elect Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is seated as a result of a special election. A handful of moderate Senate Republicans like Maines Susan Collins and Alaskas Lisa Murkowski might also have to be persuaded to back a Trump pick. The margin of error is thin enough that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) posted Tuesday night on X that Trump probably wont be able to get a suitable nominee confirmed. Chance of confirming a worthy successor to Justice Thomas and/or Alito during President Trumps term: Zero, DeSantis wrote. Chance of confirming a worthy successor during a hypothetical GOP admin 2029-2033: probably zero (GOP wont be able to recapture enough seats in 28). Harry Litman, a law professor at UCLA and a former U.S. attorney, said the optics of a justice retiring during the lame-duck session would also tarnish his or her reputation. It would be the most crass and nakedly political resignation in the courts history, Litman said. Emily Hampsten, a spokeswoman for Sen. Dick Durbin (Illinois), the Democratic whip and a member of the Judiciary Committee, said a lame-duck nominee would create a backlash among voters and Democrats. The American people will hold them accountable in 2028, and Democrats could justifiably refuse to confirm any Trump nominees for the next two years, Hampsten said. That would curtail one of Trumps other biggest legacies - the nomination of hundreds of lower court federal judges. Steve Vladeck, a Georgetown law professor, wrote on his blog that a lame-duck confirmation fight might also backfire on the GOP by building support for court reforms that Democrats are already eyeing during the next Congress. The question would no longer be whether the Court deserves to be restructured, but whether the other side has left Democrats any choice, Vladeck wrote. Gabe Roth, executive director of the reform group Fix the Court, said he thinks only small reforms will be possible while Trump is still president over the next two years. Democrats would do well to focus on areas within the realm of court reform where theres already strong bipartisan support, Roth said. That includes banning stock trading in the federal courts, adding more lower court judgeships to relieve ballooning caseloads, improving workplace conduct protections for judiciary staff and making access to court records free. Speculation over whether Alito would retire flared over the summer when NPR published an erroneous account saying he was planning on stepping down. The story was later retracted. Alito said during a round of interviews to promote his new book last month that he had no plans to retire during the current term, which will end in June or July. The justice said he has more to contribute to the court but did consider whether to continue each term. I intend to stick around through this term, Alito said in the interview before the Supreme Courts new term began last month. I made that decision many months ago. Related Content This article originally appeared on Washington Post at https://washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/11/05/gops-losses-will-raise-pressure-conservative-supreme-court-justices-retire/
Burnham says he was not aware of Brand's 'horrific' crimes
The prime minister told the BBC that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.
Why Integrity of Election Commission is Critical to Save the Constitution and Democracy in India
THE FRAMERS OF THE constitution recognised the paramount significance of free and fair elections for sustaining democracy and seeking mandate of people for governance of India. Now wonder that much later the conduct of free and fair elections was recognised as the basic structure of the Constitution. The members of the Constituent Assembly were acutely conscious of the possibility that the government of the day might influence the electoral process to secure its own political and partisan interests. Consequently, the Constituent Assembly sought to separate the functions of political governance and electoral administration. This marked a departure from the framework under the Government of India Act, 1935, which did not envisage an independent, all-India constitutional body to supervise elections. ECI and Legislative Intent of Constituent Assembly Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, during the debate on Article 289 of the draft Constitution (now Article 324) on 15 June 1949, observed: In the interests of purity and freedom of elections to the legislative bodies, it was of the utmost importance that they should be freed from any kind of interference from the executive of the day. Although the Assembly eventually decided not to place the provision concerning elections in the Fundamental Rights Chapter, there was little disagreement about the underlying and paramount principle: the conduct of elections had to be insulated from executive interference. The Assembly aspired to establish an impartial institution that would inspire confidence across political parties and communities. However, these aspirations were accompanied by apprehensions about how such independence could be secured in practice. Article 289 contemplated that the President would appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and such other Election Commissioners as might be considered necessary. Members, however, questioned whether presidential appointment would genuinely guarantee independence because the President as per constitutional mandate would act on the advice of the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister. Prof. Shibban Lal Saxena, seeking to address this concern, suggested that appointments of the Election Commissioners be approved by a two-thirds majority in a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. Such a requirement, he argued, would foster cross-party consensus and prevent a single ruling party from imposing its preferred candidate. He also raised a second concern: since Article 289 did not prescribe qualifications for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner or Election Commissioner, there was no constitutional assurance that the appointee would possess the necessary competence, independence or integrity. Ambedkar himself cautioned: There is no use making the tenure of the Election Commissioner a fixed and secure tenure if there is no provision in the Constitution to prevent either a fool or a knave or a person who is likely to be under the thumb of the Executive. Pandit Hriday Nath Kunzru echoed these concerns and proposed that Parliament regulate appointments through legislation. Ultimately, on 16 June 1949, the Assembly adopted Article 289 with amendments. It became Article 324 of the Constitution, vesting the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission. The debates reveal that the framers were concerned not merely with the existence of an Election Commission, but with the conditions necessary to make it genuinely independent. Golden Jubilee of ECI Celebrated its High Credibility The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established on 25 January 1950, a day before the Constitution came into force. Over the decades, it acquired a reputation as an institution capable of conducting elections on an extraordinary scale and, for much of its history, commanding public confidence. At the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the ECI on January 17, 2001 , former President K.R. Narayanan ( http://www.krnarayanan.in/html/speeches/others/jan17_01.htm ) acknowledged the institutions phenomenal contributions to Indian democracy. He commended the fact that both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition were present to pay tribute to the Commission, observing that their presence itself demonstrated the honoured position it occupied in Indias political structure. For that moment, they were in spite of being political adversaries had a shared vision of ECI as an independent institution meant to serve democracy on a bipartisan basis. SIR and Questions raised on Integrity of ECI Twenty-five years later, the picture is considerably different. ECI, once an institution that commanded respect and integrity, which had been the product of the careful craft and dogged determination of the Constituent Assembly, faces questions about its impartiality. Streets across India have witnessed protests by opposition groups, student organisations and civil society members against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the conduct of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. A central concern surrounding the SIR exercise has been the possibility that genuine voters could be removed from electoral rolls, resulting in mass disenfranchisement. Critics have particularly raised concerns about the alleged misuse of Form 7 to object to existing voter registrations, with women and minority communities among those said to be disproportionately affected. A report published by The Indian Express on 23 September 2026 (https://indianexpress.com/article/express-exclusive/election-commission-sir-14-objections-gyanesh-kumar-sukhbir-singh-sandhu-vivek-joshi-10889737/ )brought these concerns into sharper focus by documenting objections reportedly raised by the other two Election Commissioners to the manner in which CEC Kumar had handled aspects of the SIR process. These included unauthorized changes to Form 6, the centralisation of access to the voter database and the exclusion of other Commissioners from important decisions. The report has raised questions not only about the conduct of the revision exercise, but also about transparency and decision-making within the Commission itself. Tracing Erosion of ECIs Credibility The erosion of public trust in the ECI, however, has been gradual; it has not emerged out of the blue. It can be traced, at least in part, to a series of controversies that have accumulated over the years. In 2017, the Commission came under scrutiny for announcing the Assembly election schedule for Himachal Pradesh without simultaneously announcing the dates for Gujarat, departing from the convention of announcing elections in the two states together. Critics questioned whether the delay could benefit the ruling party in Gujarat. In 2018, the ECI's recommendation to disqualify twenty Aam Aadmi Party MLAs for allegedly holding offices of profit was set aside by the Delhi High Court, which held that the process had violated the principles of natural justice because the MLAs had not been given an adequate opportunity of hearing. Thereafter, in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, opposition parties raised allegations of EVM manipulation, while civil society groups expressed concern that the ECI was not adequately responding to public queries and suggestions. The Commission was also accused of selectively addressing violations of the Model Code of Conduct, particularly after it gave clean chits to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah despite the dissenting opinions of Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa, which were not reflected in the final orders. Concerns over transparency also arose from alleged discrepancies between votes polled and votes counted, with the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Common Cause approaching the Supreme Court in 2019 and ADR raising similar concerns after the 2024 elections. Further, the ECI was accused of favouring BJP-aligned factions in disputes over party names and election symbols, particularly following the splits in the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party, by relying on legislative strength disregarding the extent of support such splits received at wider levels of organisations. Collectively, these controversies have raised questions about the Commissions neutrality, accountability and credibility as an independent constitutional body. The SIR controversy is perhaps the most serious flashpoint in this gradual erosion of trust. There is a peculiar irony in the protests against the SIR of electoral rolls: one of the most visible large-scale mobilisations in independent India explicitly centred on protecting the very right to vote that the Constitution had made a foundational premise of Indian democracy. When the Constituent Assembly adopted universal adult franchise, it made a remarkably ambitious choice: political participation would not be conditional upon property ownership, education, wealth or social standing. Unlike the early United States, where voting qualifications in several states restricted the franchise to men meeting property or tax-paying requirements, India began its constitutional life by recognising the political equality of its adult citizens. The Assemblys confidence in universal suffrage was, in itself, an extraordinary act of faith in ordinary Indians. Agitations Defending Right To Vote Yet, decades later, Rahul Gandhis Voter Adhikar Yatra through Bihar in AugustSeptember 2025, protesting the alleged disenfranchisement of eligible voters through SIR, brought people onto the streets to defend a right that was supposed to be secure for every adult citizen. This irony is also a reminder that the right to vote is the means through which citizens exercise control over the institutions that determine their access to education, healthcare, employment, welfare and justice and not only an isolated political entitlement. When a person loses their political voice, they also risk losing an important means of demanding these other rights. Martin Luther Kings Straggle for Right to Vote Martin Luther King Jr., in his 1957 address Give Us the Ballot , captured this interdependence when he declared: Give us the ballot, and we will no longer have to worry the federal government about our basic rights. The SIR protests, therefore, concern the preservation of political equality and the ability of ordinary citizens to hold the State accountable. There is something deeply unsettling about having to take to the streets to demand the protection of a right that the framers had entrusted to every adult citizen. The Issue of Right to Protest The Central Government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party have accused protesters, primarily those mobilising under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and supported by opposition parties such as the Congress, of engaging in political agitation and violence rather than seeking genuine grievance redressal. However, it is important to recognise that protests demanding an impartial and accountable Election Commission are not necessarily expressions of hostility towards the constitutional establishment. They can, instead, be expressions of faith in the Constitution itself. To question an institution's functioning is not necessarily to reject its legitimacy; it may be to insist that the institution live up to the constitutional purpose for which it was created. The Supreme Court recognised this democratic significance of protest in Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan v. Union of India (2018). While considering restrictions on demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, the Court recognised that peaceful demonstrations through which citizens air their grievances and ensure that these grievances reach the relevant authorities are protected under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) of the Constitution. Importantly, the Court described legitimate dissent as a distinguishing feature of democracy. It also recognised that the right to protest must be balanced against the rights of other citizens and the requirements of public order. There is, therefore, a fundamental difference between challenging the legitimacy of constitutional democracy and demanding that constitutional institutions fulfil their responsibilities. Peaceful protest, when directed towards restoring the integrity of those institutions, can be an exercise in constitutional faith rather than constitutional defiance. Significance of Peoples Struggle for Right to Vote As mentioned earlier President Narayanan while inaugurating the golden jubilee celebrations of the Election Commission of India in 2001 observed that elections had aroused the hopes and aspirations of the unempowered sections of society. He was speaking of the extraordinary promise of universal adult suffrage: the promise that every citizen, irrespective of their social or economic position, would have a voice in the making of the Republic. Perhaps the people taking to the streets today are seeking to preserve and defend precisely that promise. The framers placed their faith in the people by entrusting every adult citizen with the vote; the people, in turn, are asking the institutions created by those framers to remain worthy of that faith. Framers of our Constitution trusted every adult citizen with the power to give shape to our democracy and fashion the destiny of our country. The leaders of the political regime at the centre operating the apparatus of the Indian State must also have the humility to listen when those very citizens take to the streets to defend the ECIs integrity which has been tragically has been eroding.
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North Korea condemns financial task force decision to keep it on crime blacklist
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