5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi: SC directs Election Commission to watch film, review stay and file report by 22 April

The Supreme Court has directed Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi and file a report stating its decision by Friday, 22 April during the hearing of a plea challenging the stay on the film The Supreme Court has directed Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi and file a report stating its decision by Friday, 22 April during the hearing of a plea challenging the stay on the film today, reports The Quint. The filmmakers will screen the movie before Commission pic.twitter.com/5tY0QrH3qM — Moneycontrol April 15, 2019 On 12 April, the makers of the Narendra Modi biopic moved the Supreme Court against EC’s ban on the biopic till the end of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The decision to stall PM Narendra Modi came on 10 April, a day after the Central Board of Film Certification granted the the film a ‘U’ certificate. PM Narendra Modi, directed by Mary Kom maker Omung Kumar, courted controversy since the release of its trailer, with various political parties saying that releasing it before the general election would be a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

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1 year, 7 months ago

Cong alleges Modi govt taking control of EC in ‘poll year’, cites Advani letter

Live Mint

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government during the recently concluded monsoon session in parliament introduced a bill that eliminates the Chief Justice of India from the Election Commission of India chief selection panel. On Friday, the Congress alleged that BJP-led central government wanted "to ensure control" over the Election Commission in a “poll year”, hinting at the upcoming crucial assembly …

4 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi’s biopic to hit theatres again next week

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's biopic will be the first film to hit the theatres when they reopen after seven months of shutdown next week. When originally released in the theatres right after the Lok Sabha elections last year, it had made ₹22.42 crore in net box office collections. On Saturday, the makers of the biopic announced the re-release, with producer …

5 years, 10 months ago

Vivek Oberoi on EC delaying PM Narendra Modi biopic release: Where do I go to recover my money?

India Today

The PM Narendra Modi biopic, featuring Vivek Oberoi in the titular role, will finally hit the theatres this Friday, a day after the results of the Lok Sabha election 2019 are announced. Vivek told The Indian Express that the release of the PM Narendra Modi biopic being deferred "was the worst feeling in the world". Earlier, PM Narendra Modi producer …

5 years, 10 months ago

Biopic on PM Modi to release on May 24, day after Lok Sabha poll results

Hindustan Times

The makers of Vivek Oberoi-starrer biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday announced that the film will be released countrywide on May 24, a day after the results of the Lok Sabha elections are declared. In its order last month, the EC had banned the screening of film during the poll period, saying any such film that subserves purpose of …

5 years, 10 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic to release on May 24, day after Lok Sabha poll results

India Today

The makers of Vivek Oberoi-starrer biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the film will be released countrywide on May 24, a day after the results of the Lok Sabha elections are declared. The film, titled PM Narendra Modi, was earlier set to release on April 11 but was banned by the Election Commission. After a lot …

5 years, 11 months ago

No Ram Gopal Varma's Lakshmi's NTR release during Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission

India Today

The Election Commission on Wednesday ordered the producers of Lakshmi's NTR and Udyama Simham, the two biopics based on the lives of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N T Rama Rao and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao respectively, not to release the movies till further orders. The Election Commission in its order directing the producers of Lakshmi's NTR, said …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi makers seek Election Commission's clarification over promotion of biopic during polls

Firstpost

The makers of the biopic based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, 27 April, wrote to the Election Commission, seeking its clarification on its decision to stay the release of the film. New Delhi : The makers of the biopic based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, 27 April, wrote to the …

5 years, 11 months ago

SC upholds EC stay on PM Modi biopic till May 19

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld an order passed by the Election Commission staying the release of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi till the completion of the Lok Sabha polls on May 19. A three-judge bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta in a brief order said, “We are not inclined to interfere …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court upholds the Election Commission’s decision to ban the release of Modi biopic during elections

Op India

The Supreme Court has refused to lift the ban on the release of Vivek Oberoi’s biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, upholding the ban imposed by the Election Commission. Supreme Court refuses to interfere with the Election Commission order banning release of biopic ‘PM Narendra Modi’. The EC had told the Supreme Court that PM Narendra Modi is not only …

5 years, 11 months ago

SC refuses to interfere with EC's order banning release of biopic on PM Narendra Modi until May 19

India TV News

SC refuses to interfere with EC's order banning release of biopic on PM Narendra Modi until May 19 The counsel, appearing for producers, told the bench that the EC's order is contrary to the clearance given to the movie by the Central Board of Film Certification. The Supreme Court Friday refused to interfere with the Election Commission's order banning release …

5 years, 11 months ago

Modi biopic should be released after polls: EC to SC

India TV News

Modi biopic should be released after polls: EC to SC On Friday, the Supreme Court will decide on EC's report. After submitting its report in a sealed cover on the biopic--"PM Narendra Modi"--on Monday, the Election Commission, on Wednesday, reiterated that its decision to ban the release of the biographical film on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing polls …

5 years, 11 months ago

Vivek Oberoi starrer PM Narendra Modi should release after polls: Election Commission to Supreme Court

India TV News

Vivek Oberoi starrer PM Narendra Modi should release after polls: Election Commission to Supreme Court PM Narendra Modi Row: The Supreme Court will decide on EC's report on Friday. The Election Commission has reiterated that its decision to ban the release of the biographical film on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing polls is valid, a source here said …

5 years, 11 months ago

Modi Biopic a ‘Hagiography’ Which Gives Him Cult Status: EC to SC

The Quint

The EC said "there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. It said that the biopic was more than a biography and was a "hagiography" and the construct of the movie was "unabashedly uni-dimensional", which puts an individual on a higher pedestal through use of specific symbols, slogans and scenes. The …

5 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission Directs Eros Now To Take Down Modi Web Series [Read Letter]

Live Law

After stalling the release of biopic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Election Commission of India today ordered the taking down of web series "Modi- The Journey of Common man", which was being streamed in the platform Eros Now.In a letter addressed to the producers of Eros Now, the ECI said that from the trailer of the series, it was …

5 years, 11 months ago

HC seeks election commission's reply on a PIL against release of Modi's biopic

India TV News

The Allahabad High Court Friday asked the Election Commission to file its reply on a PIL seeking a stay on the release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A bench comprising justices Sudhir Agarwal and Rajendra Kumar also asked the EC that how the makers of the film will be compensated for losses due to delay in the …

5 years, 11 months ago

Vivek Oberoi meets EC over Modi biopic release

The Quint

New Delhi, April 18 Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who plays Narendra Modi in the controversial biopic on the Prime Minister, met the Election Commission on Thursday over the film's release. The Supreme Court had on Monday directed the EC to watch the film "PM Narendra Modi" and submit its report, after the movie's producers cried foul that the poll panel …

5 years, 11 months ago

EC officials watch PM Narendra Modi biopic, to submit opinion to Supreme Court on April 19

India Today

Officials of the Election Commission, drawn from its model code and legal divisions, Wednesday watched the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the directions of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had on Monday directed the EC to watch the full biopic on Modi and take an informed decision on banning its pan-India release. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing …

5 years, 11 months ago

BJP writes to EC against Mamata Banerjee’s alleged biopic ‘Bhaghini’ set to hit theatres smack in the middle of elections

Op India

After the controversy over the release of PM Modi’s biopic, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday wrote to the Election Commission against the release of a movie which is purportedly based on Mamata Banerjee’s life. The Election Commission had stalled the release of Vivek Oberoi’s Modi biopic, claiming it could endanger the ‘level playing field’ and thereby threaten the “conduct …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic: Trailer of Vivek Oberoi-starrer removed from YouTube amid EC ban

Firstpost

PM Narendra Modi, directed by Omung Kumar, courted controversy since the release of its trailer for violating the Model Code of Conduct The trailer of PM Narendra Modi, which was released on 21 March, has now been removed from YouTube. The reason to take down PM Narendra Modi’s trailer could be due to the Election Commission’s ban on the film …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court asks Election Commission to watch PM Modi film and decide

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission to watch the full film of the Biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and submit a report to Court in sealed cover by this Friday as to whether its screening can be allowed during election time. In a brief order a three judge Bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi …

5 years, 11 months ago

Watch movie before taking decision on its release: SC to Election Commission on PM Modi biopic

Op India

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Election Commission of India to watch the PM Narendra Modi movie and then take a decision on whether the movie should be allowed to release or not. #ModiBiopic: Supreme Court asks Election Commission to watch the movie and take a call. Earlier, the Election Commission had stalled the release of the film stating …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court asks Election Commission to review decision to put PM Modi biopic on hold

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to watch the ‘PM Narendra Modi’, a biopic on the prime minister, and review its decision to put the movie on hold. Last Wednesday, the Election Commission had told the producers to not release the biopic on PM Modi in view of the Lok Sabha elections. The producers of the film approached …

5 years, 11 months ago

SC Directs ECI To Watch PM Modi Biopic And Report Whether It Can Be Screened During Poll Time [Read Order]

Live Law

The CJI-led bench of the Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to watch the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and report back to Court in sealed cover by this Friday as to whether its screening can be allowed during election time.The matter will be heard next on April 22.The producers of the movie have approached the …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court asks Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi biopic and review its decision

India Today

Supreme Court has asked Election Commission to watch PM Narendra Modi biopic before taking a call on the fate of the film. The decision has come three days after the makers of Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi biopic moved the Supreme Court seeking a decision on the release of the film after Election Commission stalled it till the end of …

5 years, 11 months ago

Makers of Narendra Modi biopic move Supreme Court against stalling of film, court to hear case on April 15

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court Friday agreed to hear on April 15 a plea challenging the Election Commission’s ban on the release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi till the general election is over. The Commission, in a separate order, had also directed the producers “not to exhibit the film titled ‘PM Narendra Modi’ till further orders. The order had …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic: Makers move Supreme Court to challenge Election Commission's ban on film

Firstpost

The makers of Vivek Oberoi-starrer PM Narendra Modi on 12 April moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s ban on the biopic till the end of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Makers of biopic 'PM Narendra Modi' move the Supreme Court against the stalling of the film's release. The decision to stall PM Narendra Modi came on 10 April, …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic makers move Supreme Court after Election Commission stalls release

India Today

The makers of Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on the incumbent prime minister, have moved the Supreme Court after the Election Commission deferred the release of the film till the end of the Lok Sabha elections on May 19. On Wednesday, a day before the PM Narendra Modi biopic starring Vivek Oberoi in the lead role was scheduled …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic: Swara Bhasker, Renuka Shahane react to EC's ban on film till Lok Sabha polls

Firstpost

While Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub has hailed EC’s decision to stall PM Narendra Modi, Renuka Shahane has stated that she is not in favour of the move A day before its release on 11 April, the Election Commission of India banned the release of PM Narendra Modi till the end of 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub called stalling the …

5 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission directs producers not to release biopics on NTR and KCR

India TV News

Election Commission directs producers not to release biopics on NTR and KCR The Election Commission Wednesday ordered the producers of 'Laxmi's NTR' and 'Udyama Simham' not to release the movies till further orders. The Election Commission Wednesday ordered the producers of 'Laxmi's NTR' and 'Udyama Simham', the two biopics based on the lives of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi: Vivek Oberoi cancels press meet in Nagpur after Election Commission stalls film's release

Firstpost

PM Narendra Modi directed by Mary Kom maker Omung Kumar has been in the centre of controversy since the release of its trailer. Actor Vivek Oberoi, who is playing Narendra Modi in the biopic on the prime minister, cancelled a scheduled press meet in Nagpur on 10 April after the Election Commission banned its screening during poll period. PM Narendra …

5 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi biopic won't release during LS polls, says EC, dubs such films 'surrogate publicity'; order applicable to NaMo TV as well, claim reports

Firstpost

The Election Commission has stalled the release of PM Narendra Modi, a day before its release. “Any biopic material in the nature of biography/hagiography sub-serving the purposes of any political entity or any individual entity connected to it, which is intended to, or which has the potential to disturb the level playing field during the elections, should not be displayed …

5 years, 11 months ago

Election Commission bans Modi biopic during poll season

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Wednesday banned the screening of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during poll period, and said any such film that subserved the purpose of any political entity or individual should not be displayed in the electronic media. The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by a Congress activist seeking a stay …

5 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi biopic receives ’U’ certificate from CBFC

Live Mint

Mumbai: The biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, starring Vivek Oberoi, has received a certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, ending days of uncertainty over its release. The film, titled "PM Narendra Modi" and directed by Omung Kumar, has been criticised by the opposition parties, who claim that the biopic could give undue advantage to the BJP in …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic producer hails SC verdict on controversial film: 'Justice has been done'

Firstpost

PM Narendra Modi was initially scheduled for release on 5 April but its release date got postponed to 11 April, which falls in the first phase of polling of Lok Sabha elections New Delhi: Producer of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sandeep Ssingh dismissed the charge that the film was meant to influence voters during the election season, …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic stalled by Election Commission. No release on April 11?

India Today

The Election Commission has ordered a stay on the release of PM Narendra Modi, the biopic on the Indian Prime Minister. "It has come to the notice of the commission that certain political contents which are not in conformity with the model code of conduct are being displayed or intended to be displayed to the public through electronic media including …

5 years, 11 months ago

Censor Board passes PM Narendra Modi biopic with 11 cuts, mutes communal dialogues

India Today

The Central Board of Film Certification cleared the PM Narendra Modi biopic, featuring Vivek Oberoi in the eponymous role, with a 'U' certificate on Tuesday. A leading publication reports that the CBFC has ordered 11 cuts or modifications in the PM Narendra Modi biopic, including the removal of scenes showing Narendra Modi overseeing anti-terrorist operations from the Akshardham temple during …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi: Vivek Oberoi's film gets U certificate from Central Board of Film Certification, will release on 11 April

Firstpost

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news in a tweet where he also mentioned that Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news in a tweet where he also mentioned that PM Narendra Modi’s approved run time is 2 hours, 10 minutes, 53 seconds.i’s approved run time is 2 hours, 10 minutes, 53 seconds. PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on the …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court gives nod for the release of Modi biopic, Vivek Oberoi thanks the Judiciary for upholding faith in democracy

Op India

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed seeking a stay on the Vivek Oberoi starrer-PM Narendra Modi. #PMNarendraModiWins https://t.co/fJLlgyslHQ — Vivek Anand Oberoi April 9, 2019 The top court gave its approval to release the movie after the movie gets CBFC issues a certificate to the movie. The film was initially scheduled to release on April 5 but …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi: SC dismisses plea seeking stay on release of Vivek Oberoi-starrer; CBFC yet to certify film

Firstpost

With constant delay in its release, Supreme court has decided to not intervene in the release of Vivek Oberoi led biopic PM Narendra Modi The Supreme Court on 9 April dismissed a plea seeking a stay on the release of Vivek Oberoi starrer biopic PM Narendra Modi as the Censor Board was yet to certify the film. Supreme Court dismisses …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking stay on PM Narendra Modi biopic release

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea seeking stay on release of "PM Narendra Modi", a biopic on the Prime Minister. The EC should decide if the release of the film in the wake of upcoming Lok Sabha elections tilts the balance or benefits a particular political party during the elections. The apex court said that too much time …

5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses plea against release of biopic on PM modi says too much of court’s time wasted on non issue

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition by a Congress activist seeking a stay on the release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the Election Commission can look into the matter. The top court said whether the film PM Narendra Modi tilts the electoral balance in favour of a political party, that is the Bharatiya Janata …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic gets U certificate from Censor Board. Release date April 11

India Today

The Central Board of Film Certification has passed Vivek Oberoi starrer PM Narendra Modi, a biopic of the incumbent Prime Minister. #India taran adarsh April 9, 2019 Earlier today, the Supreme Court rejected a plea which sought to postpone the release of Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising Justices Deepak Gupta …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi biopic on April 11: Will controversy help sell Vivek Oberoi film?

India Today

"If I join politics, I might think of contesting from Vadodara in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections just because of the love and affection people gave PM Narendra Modi when he contested from here." He had a dress rehearsal with Omung Kumar's PM Narendra Modi biopic, and the actor is now ready to take on politics in the real battlefield …

5 years, 11 months ago

Prasoon Joshi on PM Narendra Modi: Surprised by the irresponsible statements against CBFC

Firstpost

PM Narendra Modi will hit theatres on 11 April, the date the Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to begin Central Board of Film Certification chairperson Prasoon Joshi has said that irresponsible statements are being made regarding the role of the certifying body in PM Narendra Modi, the upcoming biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Joishi today reiterated his earlier statement …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Narendra Modi: Release of Vivek Oberoi starrer indefinitely delayed; CBFC chief says film yet to be certified

Firstpost

PM Narendra Modi with Vivek Oberoi in the titular role has been directed by Omung Kumar. The release of PM Narendra Modi, a biopic on the prime minister, has been pushed indefinitely, its producer Sandip Ssingh said on 4 April, a day before the film was scheduled to be screened in theatres across the country. “Since there are a lot …

5 years, 11 months ago

CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi on PM Narendra Modi biopic: It is yet to be certified

India Today

A few hours after producer Sandip Ssingh announced on Twitter that PM Narendra Modi biopic will not release on April 5, Prasoon Joshi, chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification, has said that the film is undergoing due process of examination and certification. However, on Thursday, producer Sandip Ssingh announced on Twitter that the Modi biopic will not be released …

5 years, 11 months ago

Release of Modi biopic put off indefinitely, says its producer

The Hindu

The release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was scheduled to be released nationwide on Friday, has been put off indefinitely, its producer Sandip Singh said on Thursday. “It is a very serious matter of directly and shamelessly circumventing the law by doing direct advertising in contravention of the Representation of the People Act, the Cable TV …

5 years, 11 months ago

EC to decide on Modi biopic on Friday

The Quint

New Delhi, April 4 The Election Commission will on Friday decide the fate of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which, the opposition has alleged, violated the model code of conduct, the poll panel said on Thursday. Addressing the media, Deputy Election Commissioner Sandeep Saxena said the poll panel has received responses from the producers of the film as …

5 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi's biopic will not release on April 5, says producer Sandip Singh

India TV News

After the Supreme Court on Thursday set the date for hearing on the biopic "PM Narendra Modi", for April 8, its makers said they won't release the film as scheduled on Friday. The Supreme Court agreed to hear on April 8 a Congress leader's plea seeking stay on release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Senior advocate A …

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CPM’s 24th Congress in TN's Madurai to host film stars Vijay Sethupathi, Prakash Raj

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BFI postpones elections, say impossible to complete process within original time-lines

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BFI postpones elections, say impossible to complete process within original time-lines

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Boxing Federation of India on Wednesday postponed its election scheduled for March 28, saying it’s “impossible to complete the process within originally planned timelines” after the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Courts directed the body to reinstate the names omitted from the electoral college. Returning Officer has observed that in light of the court orders and the resulting mandated additions …

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Supreme Court posts challenge to new CEC/EC appointments law to April 16, petitioners say case goes to the very roots of democracy

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SC to hear pleas opposing appointment of CEC, ECs under 2023 law on April 16

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday scheduled the hearing of a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 for April 16. The pleas were filed before a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh following the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners by a selection panel …

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2020 poll code violation case: Delhi HC refuses to stay proceedings against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to stay the trial court proceedings against city Law Minister Kapil Mishra for allegedly making objectionable statements and violating the model code of conduct in 2020. Justice Ravinder Dudeja also issued notice to Delhi Police on the BJP leader’s plea challenging a sessions court order that had dismissed his petition against the summons …

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Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

Trending News

1 week, 6 days ago

Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations against former AIADMK minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji in a cash-for-job scam case. Cash-for-job scam: SC stays Madras HC order for CBI probe against ex-AIADMK minister A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and S V N Bhatti passed the order …

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PM Narendra Modi pens letter on 25 years of IIFA Awards: ‘We have consistently worked to support film industry’

Live Mint

PM Narendra Modi penned a letter to the International Indian Film Academy Awards as the prestigious award show held its silver jubilee edition. PM Narendra Modi on 25 years of IIFA Awards PM Modi wrote, “I am pleased to learn about the 25 edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards. This two-and-a-half decade journey reflects the commitment of all …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

ECI invites political parties to discuss strengthening of election process within legal framework

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Amid raging row over duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card numbers, the Election Commission of India has written to all political parties, asking them to participate in a meeting to strengthen the election process within the legal framework indicating that such an interaction could take place at their convenience. In the meantime, the ECI has also invited suggestions from …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary Over False Statement On Placing SRB Recommendations Before LG

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently summoned the Home Department Secretary of the Delhi Government seeking an explanation and calling upon him to show cause why contempt action should not be initiated for the State Government's “completely false” claim that the recommendations of the Sentence Review Board in a remission matter were placed before the Lieutenant Governor. On 7th February, 2025, the …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

SC to revisit verdict upholding ED powers

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would, in April, decide if its 2022 verdict upholding the ED’s powers to arrest and attach property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act needs reconsideration. A two-judge bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh said a three-judge bench was supposed to hear the matter and it was …

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SC to decide in April on revisiting 2022 verdict upholding ED’s PMLA powers

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would in April decide if its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate's powers to arrest and attach property under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act needs reconsideration. The top court was hearing a batch of pleas seeking reconsideration of the July 27, 2022, verdict of a three-judge bench on certain parameters. …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Directs Delhi HC & District Bar Assns To Not Defer Elections Beyond Mar 21; Asks NGT Bar Assn To Conclude Elections By Mar 31

Live Law

The Supreme Court today ordered that the Delhi High Court and District Bar Association elections, which are scheduled to be held on March 21, shall be held on the scheduled date and not be deferred any further.The Court further directed that the National Green Tribunal Bar Association shall hold and conclude its elections by 31 March, 2025.A bench of Justices …

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‘Manipur Is Still Waiting For Its PM’: Congress After Amit Shah’s Key Decisions During Security Review Meeting

ABP News

The Congress party on Sunday welcomed the decisions taken at the security review meeting for Manipur, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It however questioned why were those decisions not taken earlier and why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yet not visited the violence-hit state. Why Was The Decision Not Taken Earlier: Congress Manipur Congress President Keisham Meghachandra Singh …

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Will Decide Congress MP Randeep Surjewala's Plea For Electoral Rolls Of Maharashtra, Haryana Within Three Months: ECI To Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday disposed of a plea filed by Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala seeking a direction on the Election Commission of India to decide his representation seeking supply of the electoral rolls for the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls conducted in the States of Maharashtra and Haryana from 2009 to 2024.Justice Jyoti Singh took on …

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1 month ago

FirstUp: PM Modi in Assam, final hearing in Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial… News today

Firstpost

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit in Guwahati. The 11th and final hearing of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial is scheduled to take place today. India and Japan will kick off their ‘Dharma Guardian’ military combat exercise at Mount Fuji Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Assam’s Guwahati to …

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FirstUp: PM Modi in Assam, final hearing in Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial… News today

Firstpost

India Japan Trial Impeachment Investment Mount Fuji South Korea

1 month, 1 week ago

With Mahayuti win, clear verdict on true Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah

The Hindu

Union Home Minister on Saturday praised the people of Maharashtra for their clear mandate for the Mahayuti in the State Assembly elections. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided Jan Dhan accounts to you all, Rahul Gandhi said what are we going to transfer to these accounts. By giving a historic mandate, the people of Maharashtra also delivered a clear verdict …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court against 2023 law provision on CEC, ECs appointments

The Hindu

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has moved the Supreme Court against the provision of the 2023 law over the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners. "Even otherwise, as a conscientious citizen of India with a stake in the future of electoral democracy in India, the applicant seeks to intervene in the present proceedings in which constitutional validity …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Letters to The Editor — February 20, 2025

The Hindu

Appointing the CEC Apart from ensuring that there are three column headlines in newspapers, what the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi aims or achieves from his phrase, ‘midnight call/appointment of CEC’, is anybody’s guess. Those who feel that the government going ahead with the process is a hasty move and that it could have waited for the top court’s …

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1 month, 1 week ago

CEC appointment hearing highlights: Supreme Court postpones hearing on CEC/EC appointment law to March 19

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Wednesday indicated that petitions challenging the legality of the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners could be heard on March 19, 2025. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners Act of 2023 stipulates that the President shall appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners based on the recommendation …

Election Commissioner Cec Election Commissioners 2023 Act

1 month, 1 week ago

Gyanesh Kumar to take over as Chief Election Commissioner on February 19; Supreme Court to hear plea against law under which he was appointed

The Hindu

Senior Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would take over as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India on February 19, a day when the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition challenging the law under which he was appointed CEC by a three-member panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Kumar is the first CEC to be appointed under …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Congress on CEC selection: Defer the process of choosing the next CEC until the Supreme Court hearing says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asserted that the midnight appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner was “discourteous and disrespectful” when the process of appointment and the composition of the selection committee itself was being challenged before the Supreme Court. “It is both disrespectful and discourteous for the PM …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'PM Modi, Amit Shah Made Midnight Decision': Rahul Gandhi Shares Dissent Note On CEC Appointment

ABP News

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is a member of the panel to appoint the CEC, on Tuesday shared his dissent note on the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner. Kumar's appointment was made hours after Congress asked the government to defer its decision on the new CEC till the Supreme Court concludes its hearing on a …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court refuses to entertain 'urgent hearing' demand by Prashant Bhushan for Soros-funded ADR: Details

Op India

On Tuesday, lawyer Prashant Bhushan, representing the Soros-funded Association for Democratic Reforms, demanded the urgent hearing of a petition challenging the constitutionality of a law enacted by the Parliament for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner. It's exceedingly important for future of our democracy#SupremeCourt #ElectionCommissioners — Live Law February 18, 2025 He claimed that the Centre was violating the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Congress Slams Centre's Appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as CEC

Deccan Chronicle

The Congress party has strongly condemned the Centre's recent notification appointing Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, calling it a "hastily taken decision" aimed at bypassing the Supreme Court's scrutiny. This goes against the spirit of our Constitution, and what has been reiterated by the Supreme Court in many cases - for the electoral process to have sanctity, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Hastily-taken decision: Congress on CEC's appointment

Deccan Chronicle

Soon after the Centre notified the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the chief election commissioner on Monday, the Congress said the hastily-taken decision shows that the government is keen on circumventing the Supreme Court's scrutiny and getting the appointment done before a clear order kicks in. This goes against the spirit of our Constitution, and what has been reiterated by …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Congress criticises ‘midnight rush’ to appoint Gyanesh Kumar as CEC, accuses regime of ‘bending rules’

Live Mint

Congress has criticised the ‘hasty midnight move’ to appoint Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, saying this move only confirmed the doubts that the Bharatiya Janata Party was “destroying” the electoral process and bending rules for its benefits. The Congress MP took to social media to criticised the government move to appoint Gyanesh Kumar as the new CEC …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Disrespectful for PM, HM to have made midnight decision to appoint new CEC: Rahul Gandhi in dissent note

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and a member of the committee Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said it is "disrespectful" and "discourteous" for the prime minister and home minister to have made a midnight decision to select the new CEC when the process of selection is being challenged in the Supreme Court. The government late on Monday …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'Contempt of court': Congress slams Centre over 'hurried' appointment of new CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Indian Express

Congress on Tuesday expressed concerns over the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner, questioning the urgency of the decision despite the ongoing legal challenge regarding the formation of the selection committee. Reacting to the appointment, Congress leader Manickam Tagore said democracy deserves better. "The Government's hasty midnight appointment of the new CEC undermines the spirit of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Gyanesh Kumar is appointed new CEC after panel with PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi meets

Hindustan Times

Gyanesh Kumar, a Kerala cadre IAS officer from the 1988 batch who retired as the secretary of the ministry of cooperation before being appointed as an election commissioner last year, was appointed as India’s next chief election commissioner by President Droupadi Murmu in a late-night announcement on Monday. Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the next Chief Election …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Who will be the new CEC? PM Modi-led panel finalises name; Rahul Gandhi objects, asks Govt to wait until SC hearing

Live Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee, which met at PMO in South Block on February 17, has finalised and recommended the name of the next chief election commissioner to President Droupadi Murmu, news agency PTI said quoting sources on Monday. The PM-led panel has reportedly overruled Gandhi’s dissent note objecting to the Selection Committee’s composition and a notification announcing the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

PM-led panel finalises name of next CEC, Congress says 'should've deferred meet'

Hindustan Times

With Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar set to retire on Tuesday, February 18, the selection committee for appointing his successor met on Monday and reportedly finalised a name. Congress leader Ajay Maken, at a press conference on Monday, said, "Today, a meeting related to the election of the Chief Election Commissioner was held. Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi, who was also …

India Court Congress Election Committee Supreme Chief

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi riots 2020: Court asks DCP to apprise investigating officers of earlier office order

The Hindu

A court in Delhi has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police concerned to apprise all investigating officers of the 2020 Delhi riots cases of an earlier office order which directed them to remain present before the judge at the stage of arguments and submissions on charges. In the last hearing on December 17 last year, the court noted that the …

Delhi Office Order Dcp

1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, Congress wants govt to defer it till SC hearing: Sources

India TV News

PM Modi-led panel finalises next CEC, Congress wants govt to defer it till SC hearing: Sources New CEC meeting: Present Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar will be demitting tomorrow on attaining the age of 65. A selection committee headed by PM Modi, on Monday, decided the next Chief Election Commissioner of India and also recommended it to the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi-led panel finalises name of next CEC; Congress asks govt to defer decision till SC hearing

New Indian Express

If Gyanesh Kumar is approved as the next CEC, a new EC could also be appointed to fill the vacancy created by his elevation. According to sources, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was learnt to have asked the government to defer its decision on the new CEC till the Supreme Court hearing on February 19 on a petition challenging the composition …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi, Rahul will meet next week to choose next CEC

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: As Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is set to demit office on February 18, a selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet early next week to finalise his successor. The panel could meet either on Sunday or Monday ahead of the retirement of incumbent CEC Rajiv Kumar. The panel will choose Kumar’s successor from a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025

Live Law

Nominal Index Citations Rimpa Saha v. District Primary School Council Malda 2025 LiveLaw 143 Lok Prahari through its General Secretary v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 144 Rajeev Suri v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors., Special Leave to Appeal No.12213/2019 2025 LiveLaw 145 State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dileep 2025 LiveLaw 146 Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Ltd., Civil Appeal …

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