SC stays Bombay HC order directing bypoll for Pune LS seat, but pulls up EC for lethargy

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 8, 2024
Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Bombay high court order directing holding of immediate bypolls to a Pune Lok Sabha seat that fell vacant in March last year due to MP Girish Bapat's death, but took exception to Election Commission's lethargy in acting with alacrity to provide representation to people of the constituency. Bombay...

You are here


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Bombay High Court

Common High court of the Indian states of Maharashtra and Goa
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

Bombay HC quashes PSBs' LOCs against defaulters, citing violation of fundamental rights. Justice Patel criticizes banks for lack of fair hearing. HC questions..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

Bombay HC brought closure to a decade-long legal dispute concerning the succession of the Syedna, the esteemed spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community,..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago

Bombay high court's ruling on the Dawoodi Bohra leader appointment lawsuit emphasized evidence over faith. The dispute showcases succession complexities and..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago

It also set aside the Bombay High Court order declining the plea, filed by the father of the minor, seeking medical termination of her pregnancy.
Credit: DNA - Published 6 days ago


Pune

Metropolis in Maharashtra, India
With a steadfast commitment to excellence, Femcare Fertility's ICSI clinic in Pune is poised to revolutionise the landscape of assisted reproductive technology..
Credit: DNA - Published 1 week ago


Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 49 minutes ago

Sanjay Raut highlighted the critical Baramati Lok Sabha contest, emphasizing Maharashtra's pride and predicting MVA's victory in 30-35 constituencies. The..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 hours ago

The vagaries of climate change may not have made it to the manifestos of parties in this Lok Sabha election, but drinking water is all set to become a prickly..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 12 hours ago


Supreme Court of the United States

Highest court of jurisdiction in the United States
Accusing the Centre of “misusing” Enforcement Directorate to “crush” its political opponents ahead of the parliamentary elections, chief minister Arvind..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 14 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Congress should apologise to the country for making false claims about the Electronic Voting Machines after..
Credit: DNA - Published 16 hours ago

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal filed his response to the Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) affidavit in the Supreme Court on Saturday and said that there..
Credit: DNA - Published 23 hours ago

Ranchi Court denies Hemant Soren's interim bail plea for uncle's funeral, prompting a Supreme Court appeal. Soren alleges illegal detention, seeks urgent hearing..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago

On Saturday, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah stated that the Centre has approved Rs 3,499 crore as drought relief and has released only Rs 3,454 crore. He..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago


Election commission

Body which oversees elections
Voter turnout in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election reached 66.7%, as of Saturday evening, for 88 constituencies that went to the polls. There’s..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 14 hours ago

As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission, the voting day for the Mysore Lok Sabha Constituency is on 26 April ( Phase 2 ).
Credit: DNA - Published 5 days ago

Congress called upon the Election Commission to halt the Surat elections, claiming that the BJP orchestrated a "match fixing" due to apprehensions about the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing a widespread backlash after referring to Muslims as "infiltrators" during a campaign speech over the weekend. 
Credit: Sky News - Published 6 days ago

You might like