Public perception of judicial independence tied to verdicts in big cases: Justice Rajesh Bindal

Retiring Supreme Court judge Rajesh Bindal has observed that although judges decided cases strictly according to law, public perception of judicial independence was often based on whether the outcome favoured…

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West Bengal voter roll revision: EC sets up 19 tribunals for appeals under Supreme Court oversight

In a step aimed at enhancing transparency and fairness in the electoral process, the Election Commission of India has set up 19 appellate tribunals across West Bengal following directions from…

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West Bengal elections: Calcutta High Court dismisses PIL challenging ECI transfer of senior bureaucrats, police officers

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday rejected a public interest litigation challenging the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to transfer several senior police officers and bureaucrats in…

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