2 months, 1 week ago

Senior advocates urge CJI to direct CBI action against Allahabad HC judge for hate speech at VHP event

NEW DELHI: A group of senior advocates on Friday urged Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to file an FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over alleged hate speech. Earlier this week, Justice Yadav wrote to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, asserting that he stands by his remarks, which he believes did not breach any judicial conduct principles. In his response to Chief Justice Arun Bhansali, Yadav reportedly stated that his speech was an expression of views on societal issues aligned with constitutional values, and not intended to incite hatred towards any community. Addressing a provincial convention of the legal cell and high court unit of the VHP at the high court on December 8 last year, among other things, Justice Yadav said the main aim of the uniform civil code was to promote social harmony, gender equality and secularism.

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4 days, 9 hours ago

Lawyer seeks action against Allahabad High Court judge over 'not rape' ruling

India Today

A senior lawyer of the Supreme Court has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, requesting him to take note of the controversial ruling made by an Allahabad High Court judge and seeking that the concerned judge be immediately removed from the criminal roster. The senior lawyer's request came in light of the High Court judge saying that grabbing …

5 days, 15 hours ago

VHP Condemns FIR Against Chakravarty Sulibele

Deccan Chronicle

Mangaluru: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has condemned the case registered against orator Chakravarty Sulibele, calling it politically motivated and demanding its immediate withdrawal. The Ullal Police booked Sulibele based on a complaint by one Abdul Rasheed, invoking BNS Section 353 and Section 192. In a press statement, the VHP strongly criticized the FIR, asserting that the Namma Nade padayatra to …

6 days, 22 hours ago

Supreme Court stays CBI probe against former Tamil Nadu Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation not to proceed with its probe cases against former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Minister K.T. The court was referring to the arguments and counter-arguments presented by the State of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Bhalaji, and a complainant in the case. Tamil Nadu Additional Advocate General Amit Anand Tiwari …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maha Govt Has Denied Sanction To Prosecute BJP's Ex-State VP Vikram Pawaskar For Hate Speech Against Muslims, Bombay High Court Told

Live Law

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday was informed that the Maharashtra government has refused to grant sanction to 'prosecute' Vikram Pawaskar, the former BJP State Vice President, in two cases of 'hate speech' against the Muslim community. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Dr Neela Gokhale accepted the statement made by State's Chief Public Prosecutor Hiten Venegavkar,. A …

1 month, 1 week ago

Prayagraj 'Police Assault': Allahabad HCBA Files Affidavit In High Court Detailing 'Atrocities' Against Lawyers; State To Respond

Live Law

Hearing a Criminal Writ PIL plea demanding lodging of an FIR against the police officials involved in 'assaulting' lawyers in Prayagraj on February 4, the petitioner filed before the HC a supplementary affidavit and Pen-Drive highlighting atrocities committed by the police personnel. Pursuant to the High Court's previous order, the concerned Divisional Commissioner, Mela Adhikari, the Police Commissioner, the District …

1 month, 1 week ago

Only Parliament has jurisdiction to address Justice Shekhar Yadav's removal, says Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar remarked that only the Parliament has the jurisdiction to address the issue of removing Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav from the Allahabad High Court. In a suo motu statement in the Upper House of the parliament, Dhankhar announced that the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General has been directed to share the information with the Secretary General …

Prayagraj 'Police Assault' On Lawyers | Allahabad HCBA Moves High Court Seeking FIR, Departmental Action Against Erring Cops

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Prayagraj 'Police Assault' On Lawyers | Allahabad HCBA Moves High Court Seeking FIR, Departmental Action Against Erring Cops

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association, led by its president, Senior Advocate Anil Tiwari, has moved the High Court demanding the filing of a First Information Report against the police officials involved in 'assaulting' lawyers in Prayagraj on February 4 and seeking departmental action against the erring cops. The matter came to be listed before the HC as a Criminal …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Special court issues notice to Karnataka CM in defamation case

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: A special court in the city issued a notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday on a private complaint filed by an activist on charges of defamatory statements against him. Abraham filed the complaint for the offence punishable under Section 356 of BNSS, 2023, against Siddaramaiah, who allegedly made a defamatory statement against him after the Governor Thawaarchand Gehlot …

2 months ago

Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav hounded by leftists after attending a VHP event

Op India

Thirteen Senior Advocates of the Supreme Court, including Indira Jaising and her husband Anand Grover, wrote to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on January 17 urging him to take suo moto notice of remarks made by Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav. “Take suo moto notice of the aforesaid speech and in view of the seriousness …

2 months ago

'Direct CBI To Lodge FIR Against Justice Shekhar Yadav': 13 Senior Advocates Write To CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Live Law

In the evening today, 13 senior advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. It has been stated in the letter that the December 8, 2024 speech of Justice Yadav amounts to "hate speech" as per the jurisprudence laid down by the Supreme …

2 months ago

Senior lawyers urge CJI to direct CBI to lodge FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav

The Hindu

Senior advocates have written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Friday to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to lodge a First Information Report against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav after taking suo motu notice of communal comments reported to have been made by him during a speech at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu …

3 months ago

Ensure No Hate Speech In Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad' : Supreme Court Tells UP Authorities, Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a contempt petition filed against the Uttar Pradesh administration and police for allegedly failing to take steps to prevent the 'Dharam Sansad' which is being organised between December 17 to 21 at Ghaziabad by Yati Narasinghanand, who has a history of making communal statements targeting the Muslim community. At the same time, …

3 months ago

High Court judge appears before Supreme Court over 'majority' remark: Sources

India Today

A controversy has erupted following remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The judge, who reportedly made statements endorsing the Uniform Civil Code and allegedly commented on the Muslim community, appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday to clarify his position, sources said. Responding to …

3 months ago

Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that left 68 people dead. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan dismissed the special leave petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras High Court judgment ordering the CBI probe. Based on petitions filed by AIADMK …

3 months ago

Justice Yadav appears before SC collegium after controversial remarks

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday convened a meeting with justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court, a rare intervention that was meant to address the latter’s controversial remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event earlier this month. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Justice Yadav’s statements were seen as targeting the Muslim community and invoked themes of majority rule, …

3 months ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav Appears Before Supreme Court Collegium To Put Forth Stand Over Comments Made At VHP Event

Live Law

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court today appeared before the Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna to put forth his stand regarding comments he made on December 8 at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, Live Law has learnt. Sources close to the Allahabad High Court and the Supreme Court told Live Law that the transcript …

3 months, 1 week ago

'Word 'Kathmul**h' No Hate Speech; Justice Shekhar Yadav Spoke As A Hindu At VHP Event': PIL In Allahabad HC Against RS Impeachment Motion

Live Law

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been filed in the Allahabad High Court against an impeachment motion submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General by 55 MPs seeking the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Yadav over the speech delivered by him at Prayagraj on December 8 at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The PIL plea, moved by Advocate …

3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium summons Allahabad High Court judge over 'majority' remark

India Today

The Supreme Court Collegium has summoned Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court to appear in person and explain his remarks that the country should function according to "the majority's wish" at an event earlier this month. In response to media reports on Justice Yadav’s remarks, the Supreme Court on December 10 sought a report from the Allahabad …

3 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC Judge, Under Fire For 'Hate Speech' Called By Supreme Court Collegium: Report

ABP News

The Supreme Court collegium has called Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for a meeting over his controversial remark during an event in Prayagraj this month, reported the Indian Express. On December 10, the apex court took cognisance of Justice Yadav's controversial speech during the event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and sought …

3 months, 1 week ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to appear before SC Collegium over comments at VHP event

New Indian Express

Apex court sources said the Allahabad High Court judge is likely to be asked to appear and put forth his version as per established practices. At a Vishva Hindu Parishad function on December 8, Justice Yadav said the main aim of the uniform civil code was to promote social harmony, gender equality and secularism. Lawyer and convenor of Campaign for …

3 months, 1 week ago

‘Issue of protecting Constitution’: Oppn MPs submit motion to impeach Allahabad HC judge over inflammatory speech

Live Mint

Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday said that the opposition MPs had given a notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to impeach Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, due to an “inflammatory speech on 9 December at the High Court premises”. As reported by ANI, citing Sibal, “We have given a notice …

3 months, 1 week ago

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster

Live Law

4 Days after his controversial speech at a public event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court has changed the judicial roster of Justice Shekhar Yadav. This development comes just 2 days after the Supreme Court took note of the reports about the controversial speech given by Justice Yadav, …

3 months, 1 week ago

Anti-Muslim remarks: INDIA bloc MPs push for impeachment as calls to remove Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Yadav grow

Live Mint

The Opposition INDIA bloc parties in Rajya Sabha are planning to move a motion to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who sparked a controversy with ‘anti- Muslim’ remarks at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad last week Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced that he would submit a notice seeking …

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks

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3 months, 1 week ago

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks

Live Mint

National Conference leader and Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi will move a notice in the Parliament seeking an impeachment against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the latter's remarks against Muslims at a VHP event. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked a row when he said the country would function …

3 months, 1 week ago

SC calls for Allahabad HC report on Justice Yadav’s speech at VHP event

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took judicial note of news reports over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP function and called for a detailed report from the Allahabad high court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of the newspaper reports of a speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of …

3 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said

Hindustan Times

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said he and a few other members will introduce a motion to impeach Allahabad high court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who gave an alleged anti-Muslim hate speech at an event of the Vishva Hindu Parishad. Supreme Court Bar Association president and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal “I have spoken to Digvijaya Singh, Vivek …

3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Seeks Report From Allahabad HC Over Judge's Controversial Remark At VHP Event

ABP News

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance days after an Allahabad High Court triggered a controversy while delivering a speech at a VHP event. Shekhar Kumar Yadav, the Allahabad High Court judge, said that the country will function according to the wishes of the majority in the country and questioned certain practices followed by Muslims. The Supreme Court has …

Supreme Court takes note Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav's controversial VHP event speech

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3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court takes note Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav's controversial VHP event speech

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it has taken note of a speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event recently. At the event, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav had also batted for the Uniform Civil Code, saying that it's main aim is to …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Takes Note Of Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech, Seeks Details From Allahabad HC

Live Law

The Supreme Court has taken note of the reports about the controversial speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, judge of the Allahabad High Court, at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Sunday. "The Supreme Court has taken note of the newspaper reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar. "The Supreme Court has taken note …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

NGO writes to CJI Sanjiv Khanna seeking probe against Allahabad high court judge over ‘anti-Muslim slurs'

Hindustan Times

An NGO headed by senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna seeking a probe against Allahabad high court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who attended a meeting of the right-wing Vishva Hindu Parishad and made alleged anti-Muslim remarks at the event. The letter read, “Justice Yadav used unpardonable and unconscionable slurs against …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, December 10, 2024

The Hindu

With Assad gone, new era starts in Syria as the world watches Damascus stirred back to life on Monday at the start of a hopeful but uncertain era after militants seized the capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, following 13 years of civil war and more than 50 years of his family’s brutal rule. Four killed, at least …

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event

India Today

The Supreme Court has taken note of a controversial speech given by a judge of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The development came after Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna received complaints seeking appropriate action against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his speech targeting a particular community. The issue also echoed in …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI / LUCNOW: Amid criticism over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at a VHP function on December 8, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for details from the High Court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at VHP event: ‘India will run as per wishes of its majority’

The Hindu

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of Allahabad High Court on Sunday said that Hindus did not expect Muslims to follow their culture but only wanted them not to disrespect the same. You can’t claim the right to have four wives, perform Halala, or TripleTalaq,” he said, adding that denying maintenance to women and other injustices “will not work”. ‘Applies to all …

Supreme Court junks CBI plea in Yasin Malik case: 'Even Ajmal Kasab got fair trial'

India TV News

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday emphasised the importance of a fair trial system citing the example of of 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab's case. This happened when the court was hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation appeal regarding a Jammu court’s direction for local Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik to personally appear to face the trial. In …

4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 11, 2024 To November 17, 2024

Live Law

Nominal Index Citations M/S Crystal Transport Private Limited & Anr. Case Details: XYZ v. State of Gujarat Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 887 The Supreme Court advised High Courts to exercise caution before quashing non-compoundable cases based on settlement between the victim and the accused. Case Details: Som Nath Bharti v. State of Uttar Pradesh The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

High Court Issues Notice On Plea For CBI Probe In Case Where Journalist Was Allegedly Beaten At Instance Of Punjab MLA

Live Law

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued notice on plea seeking CBI probe in a case where a journalist was allegedly beaten and seriously injured on instance of sitting MLA of Punjab's Batala.Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu while issuing notice granted interim-protection to the journalist stating that, "in the meanwhile, Respondent No.4-Senior Superintendent of Police, Police District. The Punjab & …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ghaziabad Court Violence | Allahabad HC Bar Association Resolves To File Criminal Contempt Case Against District & Sessions Judge

Live Law

Condemning the recent lathi charge violence against advocates in Ghaziabad Court, allegedly at the behest of the District and Sessions Judge, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association today passed a resolution deciding to file a criminal contempt case against the Judicial Officer. The resolution was passed today in an emergency meeting of the Executive Committee of the High Court Bar …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Advocates Can't Be Discourteous Or Use Intemperate Language Against Judges: Allahabad High Court

Live Law

In suo moto contempt proceedings against a lawyer, the Allahabad High Court has held that Advocates, being officers of the court must be courteous towards the Judges. The Civil Judge ), Kanpur Nagar made a reference to the High Court regarding conduct of the contemnor advocate in proceedings before the Court on 03.02.2023. The Presiding Officer and the High Court …

6 months ago

CJI-led five-judge Bench takes suo motu notice of a video showing Karnataka HC judge’s sexist remarks in court

The Hindu

A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising four senior most judges on Friday took suo motu cognisance of a video clip on social media showing a Karnataka High Court judge’s “scandalous” remarks in open court to a woman lawyer during proceeding. The High Court judge, Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, was seen …

6 months ago

SC takes cognisance of 'objectionable' comments of Karnataka HC judge against woman lawyer

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday took suo motu cognisance against the Karnataka High Court Judge Justice V Srishananda for his controversial "Pakistan" and "undergarment" comments, and sought a detailed report from the state High Court's Registrar General in the issue within two weeks. Taking strong exception of the remarks made by Justice Srishananda during one of its judicial …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC quashes CBI plea in Deputy CM DK Shivakumar disproportionate assets case

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar termed the Karnataka High Court verdict quashing the CBI’s plea in the disproportionate assets case against him, as a victory for the people and the government. “It is more a victory for the people and the government than a personal one,” he told reporters after the HC quashed the application of CBI and BJP …

7 months ago

'Don't Politicise!': What Supreme Court Said In Kolkata Doctor Murder Case — Top Quotes

ABP News

The Supreme Court on Thursday resumed hearing the suo motu case of shocking rape and murder of a lady doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Let Law Take Its Course' Supreme Court while hearing the case urged the counsels appearing for CBI, Centre and West Bengal to not to politicise the situation, when the law is taking …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hate Speech: High Court Grants 4 Weeks To Maharashtra Police For Obtaining Sanction To Prosecute BJP Leader Vikram Pawaskar

Live Law

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the Maharashtra Police to obtain a sanction to prosecute Bharatiya Janata Party State Vice President Vikram Pawaskar, for charges of hate speech, within four weeks.A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj Chavan noted the submissions of Chief Public Prosecutor Hiten Venegavkar, who told the judges that the chargesheet in. The Bombay …

8 months ago

HC quashes FIR against Haryana activist booked for ‘casteist’ remarks against IPS officer

Hindustan Times

The Punjab and Haryana high court has quashed criminal proceedings against a Haryana activist booked for “casteist” comments against an Indian Police Service officer, Vinod Kumar, who was SP, Charkhi Dadri in 2021. Even a layman, if not an officer of IPS rank, can easily comprehend that the comments made by the petitioner cannot be termed to be with a …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Declines VHP's Plea Seeking Action Against CM Mamata Banerjee For Allegedly Objectionable Remarks Against Monk

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has declined to hear a public interest litigation by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, for making allegedly objectionable remarks against a monk during her election rally for the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls.While dismissing the plea, a division bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice. The Calcutta High Court …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC stays proceedings against journalist Ajeet Bharti for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Op India

The Karnataka High Court on Monday halted the proceedings against journalist Ajeet Bharti, who faces charges under Section 153-A and 502 of the IPC for allegedly posting a video tweet with comments about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The court stated, “If the tweet stems from newspaper reports, which included claims by some former Congress leaders, and the petitioner tweeted about …

10 months, 1 week ago

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing on May 27

The Hindu

Hearing in a 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his alleged objectionable remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been fixed for May 27 following the appointment of a new judge to the special court. The complaint was filed here on August 4, 2018, against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged objectionable comments against Shah made at a press …

10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi for Alleged Hate Speeches

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: A recent ruling by the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition urging the Election Commission of India to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for purportedly delivering divisive speeches during the Lok Sabha election campaign, allegedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct. Justice Sachin Datta deemed the plea lacking in substance, affirming that the ECI retains the …

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