SBI filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court in the electoral bond case, 22,217 electoral bonds purchased since 2019

Electoral Bonds Case: In the electoral bond case, the State Bank of India (SBI) has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court. In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Chairman of SBI stated that 22,217 electoral bonds had been bought between April 1, 2019, and February 15, 2024.

The chairman of the SBI informed the Supreme Court that the Election Commission has received information regarding donations made through electoral bonds by the order. Additionally, the Election Commission now has access to the date on which electoral bonds can be redeemed as well as the identities of the political parties that have received donations.

The affidavit also states that, in observance of the aforementioned directives, the Election Commission of India (ECI) was sent a digital copy of this data, password-protected, before the close of business hours on March 12, 2024. (i) By instruction No. (b), the date of purchase of every electoral bond, the buyer’s name, and the denomination of the bond are provided. The date of encashment, the electoral bonds, the names of the political parties that have received contributions, and the denomination of the bonds, following the instruction number. (c).

Plea in Supreme Court Challenges Government’s Election Commissioner Appointments Process Following Resignation

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court to restrain the government from appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners as per Sections 7 and 8 of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and terms of Office Act 2023. Sections 7 and 8 lay down the procedure for the appointment of ECI members.

The plea also sought direction to appoint a member of the Election Commission as per the Supreme Court judgment which had directed the constitution of a committee consisting of the CJI, the PM, and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha for appointment.

Recently Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned from the post.

CJI DY Chandrachud inaugurates AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre at the Supreme Court premises

Delhi: CJI DY Chandrachud inaugurates AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre at the Supreme Court premises.

CJI DY Chandrachud says, “I have been associated with AYUSH since covid broke. I had a really bad attack with covid and PM Modi called me up and said, ‘I believe that you are down with Covid and I hope everything is fine. I realize that you are not in good shape but we’ll do everything. There is a Vaidya who is also a secretary at AYUSH and I’ll arrange a call with him who’ll send you medicine and all.’ I took medicine from AYUSH when I was down with Covid. The 2nd & 3rd times when I had Covid, I didn’t take any allopathic medicine at all… All judges, their families and more than 2000 staff members of the Supreme Court, I am very concerned about them as they don’t get the facilities that judges have. I want them to have a holistic pattern of life… I would like to thank the minister Sarbananda Sonowal…”

He says, “For me, this is a satisfying moment. I have been working on this ever since I took over as CJI. I am a proponent of Ayurveda and holistic lifestyle. We have over 2000 staff members, and we must look at a holistic pattern of living, not just for the judges and their immediate families but for the staff members too… I am deeply grateful to all the doctors at AYUSH… We are unveiling this to the Supreme Court and through it to the entire nation…”

CJI DY Chandrachud says, “I do Yoga. I follow a vegan diet, in the last five months I have completely followed a vegan diet and I will continue it. I try and focus on the holistic pattern of life which begins with what you eat.”

Big order of Supreme Court in Sandeshkhali case, SC notice to Lok Sabha Secretariat, stop on action of Privilege Committee

Sandeshkhali Case: The Parliamentary Ethics Committee’s appeal about the Sandeshkhali case has been challenged by the West Bengal government in the Supreme Court. The Privileges Committee’s action was halted by the Supreme Court. Additionally, he sent a notice to the Secretariat of the Lok Sabha.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal reportedly brought up in the Supreme Court the West Bengal government’s appeal against the Parliamentary Ethics Committee’s notice about the Sandeshkhali incident in that state. This was reported by news agency ANI. Speaking on behalf of the petitioner, senior attorney Kapil Sibal stated that political activity cannot be included in privilege.

During the hearing of the Bengal government’s plea, the Supreme Court halted the Lok Sabha Privileges Committee’s action against some officials, including the West Bengal Chief Secretary and the DGP. After four weeks, there will be another hearing on this matter.

Let us inform you that prominent officials, including the Chief Secretary of West Bengal, have received notices from the Parliament’s Ethics Committee. Based on Lok Sabha MP Sukant Majumdar’s complaint, a notice of breach of privilege was issued. Majumdar has lodged a complaint alleging that the matter was not allowed to go to Sandeshkhali.

ED apprises Supreme Court that BRS MLC K Kavitha is evading summons in Delhi Excise Policy case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the Supreme Court that K Kavitha, the BRS MLC, is dodging a summons that an anti-money laundering agency had given to her on the Delhi excise policy case.

“Kavitha is eluding summonses. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju informed a bench led by Justice Bela M. Trivedi that “she is not appearing.”

ASG Raju had earlier informed the top court that the petitioner “will not be issued any notice to appear before ED until her petition challenging summons was heard next on November 20, 2023,” according to senior counsel Kapil Sibal, who was defending Kavitha at the time.

Champai Soren becomes the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand, given 10 days to prove majority

Champai Soren Oath: Champai Soren has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Apart from him, two MLAs have taken oath as ministers. Alamgir Alam (Congress) and Satyanand Bhokta (RJD) took oath as ministers. During this, Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to Champai Soren as CM. The swearing-in program was organized at Raj Bhavan, Ranchi.

Let us tell you that Champai Soren has been given 10 days to prove his majority. More than 24 hours after Hemant Soren’s arrest in an alleged money laundering case, the Governor had invited him to take oath late Thursday evening. Information has also come to light that Champai Soren will expand his cabinet after providing a majority in the Assembly. This time many new faces can be included in the cabinet.

Meanwhile, on Friday the Supreme Court rejected Hemant Soren‘s petition. The court has said that his petition is still pending in the High Court, so he should present his side.

SC bans survey in Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute, hearing on mosque side’s petition to be held

Supreme Court bans survey of Shahi Idgah in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, where Shri Krishna was born. The Allahabad High Court‘s directive to designate a commissioner (Court Commissioner) to examine the mosque has been suspended by the court.

The court has declared that the matter should continue to be heard, nevertheless. The Allahabad High Court’s December 14 order was stayed by a bench made up of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Dutta while they were considering a special leave petition submitted by the Shahi Idgah Mosque Committee.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Allahabad High Court may consider this petition; nevertheless, the order appointing the commissioner from December 14, 2023, and the survey are being halted immediately. The Supreme Court has set January 23, 2024, as the date of the next hearing in this matter. Seven people, including attorney Vishnu Shankar Jain and Hindu leader Shri Krishna Virajman, submitted this petition.

Big decision of SC in Mathura Janmabhoomi case, there will be no ban on survey of Idgah Mosque

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Dispute: The Supreme Court issued an important decision in the Mathura Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute case. The Allahabad High Court’s ruling has not been stayed by the court.

Let us inform you that the survey of the Idgah Mosque next to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi shrine was permitted by the Allahabad High Court yesterday, December 14. A Supreme Court petition was submitted in opposition to the ruling of the High Court. The court’s ruling has stunned the Muslim community.

Vishnu Shankar Jain, a lawyer for the Hindu side, states: “The Supreme Court declined to halt the proceedings, and about the challenge to the transfer order, the Supreme Court has scheduled the case for January 9…the High Court There will be no stay by the Supreme Court, and the order will remain in effect while the High Court handles the case.”

According to Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, General Secretary of All India Sant Samiti, the truth about Shri Krishna’s birthplace will be revealed in the same way that the truth about Gyanvapi has. In the struggle for the liberation of Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi, this decision is momentous. The court commission’s verdict has been warmly received by the saints.

Supreme Court’s decision on Article 370, said- Jammu and Kashmir should get state status

Article 370 Supreme Court Verdict: The Supreme Court‘s five-judge Constitution panel has ruled on the cases contesting the repeal of Article 370. Jammu & Kashmir, according to CJI Chandrachud, is an integral part of India. It is inappropriate, he argued, to contest the Center’s decision.

It is not possible to challenge any decision made by the Center on behalf of the state, according to the CJI. As a result, there will be chaos and confusion, and state government operations will stall.

Supreme Court’s decision on Article 370

The Chief Justice stated that the President’s decision is legitimate. Jammu & Kashmir is subject to all of the Indian Constitution’s provisions.

According to the CJI, the President of India is not bound by the recommendations of the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.

According to CJI, we order the immediate restoration of statehood in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Chief Justice of India declared that we have instructed the Election Commission to set up elections for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly by September 30, 2024.

According to the CJI, the President does not need to issue an order on Article 370 based solely on the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly’s suggestion.

SC reprimanded Delhi government for not providing full funds for RRTS project, said – full payment will have to be made

RRTS Project: On Tuesday, the nation’s supreme court censured the Delhi government once more. The issue is that you will have to wring your hands to get the amount you have to pay, the Supreme Court declared, chastising the government for withholding the designated cash for the RRTS project.

It was informed to the bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia that the Delhi government had only contributed a portion of the funds intended for RRTS (Regional Rapid Transport System). The bench stated that this does not raise the issue of half-payment. Payment in full is required.

Even at the most recent hearing, the Delhi government was chastised by the Supreme Court and instructed to move funds from its advertising budget to the RRTS fund.

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