SC examines validity of Delhi School Fee Regulation Act, raises concern over retrospective implementation

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday heard a batch of pleas challenging the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, with the Bench expressing concern over the proposed retrospective implementation of the fee regulation mechanism for the ongoing academic year. A Bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha…

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SC order on SIR draws sharp political reactions; Abhishek Banerjee says ‘Judicial Slap’ to ECI

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee on Monday welcomed what he described as a “landmark direction” of the Supreme Court to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the apex court’s intervention had dealt a…

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SC asks MP Govt to decide on sanction to prosecute minister Vijay Shah on remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the State of Madhya Pradesh to take a decision within two weeks on granting sanction to prosecute State Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah in connection with his alleged objectionable remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Deepankar…

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Bengal SIR: SC issues detailed directions to ECI on ‘logical discrepancies’ in West Bengal voter revision

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a series of directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure that the verification of voters flagged under the “logical discrepancies” category during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal is conducted transparently and without causing stress or inconvenience to…

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Govt invites 10,000 grassroots contributors for 77th Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi, January 19 (UNI) Around 10,000 special guests from diverse walks of life have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in the national capital, as part of the government’s initiative to recognise grassroots contributors and enhance public participation in national celebrations. The invitees include individuals and groups who…

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