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Opposition to march to Supreme Court today over 'vote chori', CEC removal

Intensifying their agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the opposition parties would march to the Supreme Court on Monday, with Congress' Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge seeking a meeting with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to raise the issue of "vote chori". The Chief Justice, however, declined to meet Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over "vote chori" allegations, saying similar matters are sub judice in the Supreme Court, sources said. Both Gandhi and Kharge had written to CJI Surya Kant, seeking a meeting between 4 and 5 pm on Monday to hand over a memorandum, demanding an end to "vote chori", CE Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, halting of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and switching back to the paper ballot format. In response to Rahul Gandhi's request for a meeting, CJI Surya Kant said on Sunday that no orders can be passed on the administrative side, as he asked the Congress leader to file a petition on the ...

Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at 6 stations ahead of Opposition's march

Entry and exit at six metro stations will remain closed from 6 am to 4 pm on Monday ahead of the Opposition's Supreme Court march, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a post on X. The six metro stations where entry and exit will remain closed are - Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road, the DMRC said. "The situation will be reviewed by the security agencies and necessary updates will be shared accordingly. However, interchange facility will remain available at all the concerned metro stations," it further said. The opposition parties would march to the Supreme Court on Monday, with Congress' Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge seeking a meeting with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to raise the issue of alleged "vote chori". The Chief Justice, however, declined to meet Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over "vote chori" allegations, saying similar matters are sub judice in the Supreme Court, sources said

Prima facie contempt in Metro curbs during Oct 10 protests: Supreme Court

Issues notices to Union home secy, Delhi Police chief and DMRC chairperson

Rahul Gandhi announces march to SC on Monday, seeks CEC's resignation

He said a memorandum outlining the demands would be submitted to the Chief Justice of India

Delhi protests: SC says no illegal detention, orders Metro, internet back

The Supreme Court on Sunday directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained, as it issued a notice to the Centre on a plea seeking contempt proceedings for alleged violation of the court's direction to ensure that there is no "complete prohibition" on metro and train services in Delhi due to the CJP protest. In a special sitting, a bench of justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to ensure that Delhi Metro functions as per its normal schedule, and that there is no disruption to internet services, subject to law and order conditions. "In view of the urgent applications alleging violation of our earlier order dt. October 9, 2026, and also alleging illegal detention of large number of individuals at Delhi on October 10, 2026 this court had assembled for an urgent hearing. "Senior counsels submitted there was a flagrant violation of the directions -- metro railway was not functioning, New Delhi and Nizamuddin railway stations

SC to hear all lawyers in plea over Delhi Metro curbs during CJP protest

In a special sitting, the Supreme Court on Sunday said it will grant hearing to all lawyers while dealing with a plea seeking contempt proceedings against authorities for alleged blatant violation of the court's direction to ensure that "complete prohibition" of metro and trains services should not be implemented in Delhi due to the CJP protest. A bench of justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said it will hear all parties and ensure no inconvenience is caused, saying the top court is always at the service of the nation. "We know you all are aggrieved by what happened yesterday. We are not here to trivialise what happened," the bench said. The top court is also hearing a habeas petition filed by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy against the detention of political leaders. The contempt plea, filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, has arrayed Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chairperson D Thara as ...

Delhi protests: SC to hear contempt plea against authorities on Sunday

The Supreme Court will hear on Sunday a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against authorities for alleged blatant violation of the court's direction to ensure no complete prohibition on metro and trains services in Delhi due to the CJP protest. According to the cause list of October 11 uploaded on the apex court website, the plea would come up for hearing before a bench of justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana. The plea, filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, has arrayed Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chairperson D Thara as respondents. "This brutal assault on the fundamental rights of the citizens and sheer disregard to the orders of this court amounts to deliberate, intentional attempt on the part of Delhi Metro, Delhi Police and the Union government which must be dealt with an iron hand," the plea, filed through advocate Chand Qureshi, said. The petition referred to the top court's ...

Form 6 row puts ECI's powers under Article 324 to the Supreme Court test

The Supreme Court's observation that it had not approved a modified Form 6 raises questions about the Election Commission's authority to impose additional voter enrolment requirements during SIR

CJP protest: Plea seeks contempt action over alleged SC order violation

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Saturday seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the authorities alleging violation of the apex court's direction to ensure no complete prohibition of movement of metro and trains operated by Indian Railways here on October 10 due to the CJP protest. The petition, filed by Shailendra Mani Tripathi, has arrayed Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and other as party respondents. The plea alleged that authorities have continued with the closure of metro stations in the national capital despite the top court's October 9 direction. It said these restrictions have crippled public life and caused hardships to the public. The petition has referred to the apex court's October 9 order, which was passed while hearing a separate petition against the closure of 57 metro stations and cancellation of trains to Delhi in view of the protest. The protest call has been given by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyan

Delhi protests: Can't use hammer to kill fly, says SC amid stringent curbs

The Supreme Court has directed authorities to avoid a blanket shutdown of transport services in Delhi amid a major security clampdown ahead of a protest seeking the CEC's resignation

SC to hear Bengal SIR case on October 16 ahead of November municipal polls

The Supreme Court will consider prioritising appeals to restore deleted names and examine whether eligible voters with pending appeals can vote in November's municipal polls

SC seeks response on Birla Sun Life's plea against service tax on charges

The insurer challenges a CESTAT order upholding service tax on reinstatement charges and a penalty; the Supreme Court has tagged its plea with a similar pending case

SC rejects plea seeking independent probe into CJP's July protest

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking a direction to the Centre, the Delhi government and police to ensure an independent and fair probe into the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Jantar Mantar in July. The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest against the NEET paper leak culminated in the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union education minister. The top court also refused the prayer seeking a declaration that police, like the judiciary, exercise sovereign and independent functions in maintaining law and order and investigating crimes, free from interference unless their actions are contrary to law. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana heard the matter involving a plea concerning the investigation into FIRs registered in connection with the protests at Jantar Mantar. The petition made the Centre, the Commissioner of Police, the Delhi government, Shailendra Mani Tripathi, one of the PIL petitioners

Centre to cap trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30%

Move could cut MRPs by up to 70%, save patients ₹2,500 crore annually; comes amid SC scrutiny of high mark-ups

Supreme Court asks Centre to frame statutory rules for pharma marketing

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to constitute a committee to examine statutory regulations on pharmaceutical marketing, including gifts and incentives offered to doctors

Supreme Court seeks proposal for permanent corpus to fund SMA treatment

The Supreme Court asks the Centre and amicus curiae to propose a permanent corpus for SMA patients, funded through CSR contributions and government grants to ensure treatment support

Rules appointing Jharkhand DGP prima facie in teeth of earlier decision: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the rules for appointment of Jharkhand director general of police are in the teeth of its earlier decision and sought the response of senior IPS officer Tadasha Mishra, who was appointed as police chief in the state. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who was appearing for Jharkhand, told a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana that the state will revisit the rules. The bench said it is giving an opportunity to Mishra to file her response, as she will be affected if the rules are set aside. The Centre moved the top court specifically challenging the "Selection and Appointment of Director General and Inspector General of Police, Jharkhand (Head of the Police Force) Regulation, 2025", notified by the state government on January 8, 2025. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said that the Union government has repeatedly told the Jharkhand government that its rules were in the teeth of the Supreme ...

SC seeks replies on CBI challenge to relief for MSPL in Belekeri ore case

The CBI challenges a Karnataka High Court order quashing proceedings against MSPL over alleged illegal iron ore procurement and exports; replies are due in two weeks.

Plea in Supreme Court seeks recall of split verdict on EC appointment law

The application seeks recall of the September 23 split verdict on a larger bench referral; a separate curative plea questions Justice Satish Chandra Sharma's participation

SC declines to interfere with Delhi HC ruling on Category-III AIF taxes

The Supreme Court declines to interfere with a Delhi High Court judgment reading down a CBDT circular that prescribed maximum marginal rate taxation for Category-III AIFs