Satyendar Jain, Tihar Jail, Supreme Court, Bail Denial, Delhi Minister
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Jain left his residence in Saraswati Vihar, located in north Delhi, around 6 p.m. to comply with the court's decision and surrender at the jail.
Supreme Court Directs SBI to Disclose All Electoral Bond Numbers Without Selectivity
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"We explicitly mandated the disclosure of all details, including the electoral bond numbers, by SBI. It is imperative for SBI to be transparent in its disclosures," remarked the bench, which also comprised Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, J B Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, during the hearing.
Kerala's Appeal to Supreme Court for Stay on Citizenship Amendment Rules
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The Centre recently cleared the path for enforcing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, by issuing the corresponding rules on March 11, four years post its contentious passage by Parliament. This law aims to expedite Indian citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who arrived in India before December 31, 2014.
Supreme Court Emphasizes SBI's Obligation to Disclose Electoral Bond Numbers, Issues Notice
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Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, leading a five-judge bench, reminded the SBI of the court's previous ruling, which mandated the disclosure of comprehensive details regarding electoral bonds, encompassing information about the purchaser, amount, and purchase date. The court highlighted the necessity for SBI to disclose the bond numbers, stressing that this disclosure was imperative given the duty-bound nature of the bank's responsibilities.
Electoral Bond Purchases: SBI Reports 22,217 Transactions from April 2019 to February 2024
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In an affidavit submitted to the apex court in compliance with its directives, SBI stated that it has provided the details of electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India as of March 12, 2024, before the close of business hours.
Supreme Court Rejects West Bengal's Challenge to CBI Inquiry on Sandeshkhali Assault
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However, the bench, led by Justice B.R. Gavai, decided to expunge the adverse remarks directed at the state government and its police force from the contentious judgment of the high court.
Shivakumar Expresses Gratitude to Supreme Court with 'Sashtanga Namaskara' After ED Case Dismissal
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In a conversation with journalists, Shivakumar described the Supreme Court's ruling as the pinnacle of happiness amidst his personal trials. He reiterated his innocence and expressed confidence in the ongoing legal proceedings, emphasizing that the errors made by the ED officials were becoming evident to the public. Additionally, he hinted at revealing further details about the ongoing activities of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in due course.
Supreme Court Revokes Legal Immunity for Lawmakers Engaging in Bribery During Parliamentary Proceedings
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​​​​​​​The seven-judge constitution bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, revisited the apex court's earlier ruling in the JMM bribery case of 1998, which involved five party leaders accused of accepting bribes to sway their votes against a no-confidence motion targeting the P V Narasimha Rao government in 1993.
Supreme Court to Scrutinize Chandigarh Mayoral Election Records Amid Horse-Trading Allegations
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Scheduled for consideration was the explanation of Returning Officer Anil Masih, who stands accused of tampering with the ballots during the Chandigarh mayoral polls.
What Are Electoral Bonds And Why has SC Struck It Down? | Explained in 10 Points
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While there's no limit on purchasing bonds, unencashed bonds are to be deposited to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. The Association for Democratic Reforms highlighted the absence of donor disclosure in political parties' annual reports to the Election Commission, emphasizing the need for transparency in political funding. Here's all you want to know about the electoral bonds.
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