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'Not apt to be on expert panel, court's observation damaged reputation', EC to SC on freebies
In the previous hearing in the matter, the top court had orally expressed its discontent with the EC for not taking a stand on the 'menace' of freebies offered by the political parties. The EC, in an affidavit, said: "It may not be appropriate for the commission being the constitutional authority to offer to be part of the expert committee, especially if there are ministries or government bodies in the body."
President appoints Justice U.U. Lalit as next Chief Justice of India
A statement from the Ministry of Law and Justice said: "In exercise of the power conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, judge of the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit will take over as the 49th Chief Justice of India on 27th August 2022". Current Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana will demit office on August 26 on superannuation.
Nupur Sharma Row: Supreme Court clubs, transfers all FIRs to Delhi Police
The top court gave her the liberty to approach the Delhi High Court for quashing of the FIRs, and also declined to entertain a plea moved by the West Bengal government for a court-monitored SIT probe. A bench comprising justices Surya Kant and J.B. Pardiwala ordered clubbing of all the FIRs registered across the country against Sharma, which will be probed by the Delhi Police.
Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM for 8th time
A day after announcing a new grand alliance with the Rashtriya Janata Dal and other opposition parties after breaking away from the BJP, Nitish Kumar on Wednesday took oath as the Bihar Chief Minister for the eighth time. Tejashwi Yadav took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister. Also present at the swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan were Tejashwi Yadav's wife Rajshri, former CM Rabri Devi, RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav and scores of party workers.
Bhima Koregaon case: SC grants bail on medical grounds to Varavara Rao
The top court said Rao shall not in any way misuse his liberty and he should not be in touch with any witnesses. Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, representing NIA, vehemently opposed the submission of appellant and contended that material shows Rao is involved in deep rooted conspiracy and under UAPA, he would not be entitled for bail.
Centre approves Corbevax as precaution dose
According to the source, the Corbevax vaccine will be considered as a precaution dose after completion of six months or 26 weeks from the date of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield vaccines. Meanwhile, India on Wednesday reported 16,047 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
India logs 16,047 fresh Covid cases, 54 deaths
On Wednesday in India, 54 more deaths took the nationwide death toll to 5,26,826. Meanwhile, the active caseload has marginally declined to 1,28,261 cases, accounting for 0.29 per cent of the total positive cases. The recovery of 19,539 patients took the cumulative tally to 4,35,35,610. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.52 per cent.
Shrikant Tyagi sent to 14-day judicial custody
Tyagi had hurled expletives at the woman resident of Grand Omaxe, who had objected to his planting of trees in the common area of the society. Tyagi had claimed that he was well within his rights to do so. As videos of the episode went viral on social media, an FIR was lodged and Tyagi was booked under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code. He went missing after the case was lodged against him.
Nitish Kumar meets Governor, submits resignation as CM
Nitish Kumar, who went to Raj Bhavan alone, announced his resignation to the waiting media after coming out. "I was the chief minister of Bihar. Now, I have given my resignation from the post of Chief Minister," he said. Asked about the dispute between him and BJP, he left the question unanswered. Earlier, addressing a meeting of lawmakers of his Janata Dal-United, Nitish Kumar, sources said, levelled allegations against the BJP, saying it was conspiring against him and trying to influence JD-U MLAs to rebel against him.
Self-proclaimed politician Shrikant Tyagi arrested from Meerut
Tyagi, who is accused of assaulting a woman here on August 5, was evading his arrest for past 4 days. The politician, who according to residents of Grand Omaxe society, relates himself to the Bharatiya Janata party, was found involved in a verbal spat with a woman over the plantation of palm trees.
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