INDIRA BANERJEE

"BJP trying to disrupt peace in Sandeshkhali": CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to disturb peace in Sandeshkhali and not taking any action against its leaders in response to the violence. She stated that her government always takes action when there are any wrongdoings.

A virtual alliance doing virtual meeting: Nadda's swipe at INDIA bloc huddle

BJP president J P Nadda criticised the opposition bloc INDIA, calling it a virtual alliance with a two-point agenda of saving their families and properties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working for a developed India, empowering youth, farmers, women, and removing poverty, while the opposition's main goal is to remove Modi, said Nadda.

Ex-CM Chandrababu Naidu's arrest just a 'speed breaker' for TDP, says son Lokesh

The arrest and remand of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is seen as a temporary setback for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), according to Naidu's son and TDP General Secretary N Lokesh. Lokesh stated that the TDP has faced many crises in the past and this is just a "speed breaker."

'Meet Rakesh Roshan, the first Indian to go to space': Mamata Banerjee's Chandrayaan gaffe starts meme fest on Twitter

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's mix-up of names related to India's space missions has sparked a meme storm on social media. She mistakenly referred to Rakesh Roshan instead of Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to go to space. This comes after Rajasthan Sports Minister Ashok Chandna made a similar gaffe while congratulating the non-existent passengers of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft.

Opposition leaders to hold meeting in Patna to formalise strategy for 2024 Lok Sabha polls

The meeting is intended to forge a united opposition front under the leadership of Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, to challenge the BJP. The meeting comes after JD(U) said that Mayawati had not been invited, which led to conflict. Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, MK Stalin, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge are among the leaders expected to attend.

Supreme Court judge Indira Banerjee demits office

Justice Banerjee, who is the fifth senior-most judge in the apex court would be demitting office after serving for over four years. Justice Banerjee was the eighth woman judge to be appointed to the SC.

SC refuses to grant permission for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru

Supreme Court refuses to grant permission for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Bengaluru's Idgah Maidan

"The issues raised in the Special Leave Petition may be agitated by both parties before the High Court. In the meanwhile, the status quo as of today will be maintained by both sides. SLP is disposed of," a three-judge bench headed by Justice Indira Banerjee, and comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and M M Sundresh said.

No Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Idgah Maidan in Bengaluru: SC

"The writ petition is pending before the Single Bench of the High Court and has been fixed for hearing on September 23, 2022. All questions/issues may be agitated in the HC. In the meanwhile, status quo, as of date, with regard to the land in question shall be maintained by both the parties. The special leave petitions are, accordingly, disposed of," the bench also comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and M M Sundresh said.

Mamata Banerjee says ousting BJP from power in 2024 her 'last fight'

"The BJP has to be defeated in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The fight for Delhi to oust the saffron party from power at the Centre will be my last. I promise to oust the BJP from power," she said while addressing a rally here. Without giving further clarification, she said, "The BJP has to be defeated at any cost."

NI Act: Travesty of justice to drag directors not connected with issuance of cheque, says SC

The Supreme Court said it will be a "travesty of justice" to drag directors of a company, who may not be connected with the issuance of a cheque or its dishonour, into criminal proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments (NI) Act only because of their designation.

SC notice to Centre on plea against removal of meat products from midday meals in Lakshadweep

Challenging the May 21 2021 order of the Director of Animal Husbandry, directing immediate closure of all the dairy farms, Ahmed said it was done with an intention to implement the proposed 'Animal Preservation (Regulation), 2021,' which bans the slaughter of cows, calves, and bulls.

BJP creating artificial issues like 'Hindi national language' debate, hijab controversy to divide Indians: Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Abhishek Manu Singhvi called West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a "vital and indispensable" part of the anti-BJP space but refused to acknowledge her as the only opposition face.

Marine case: Supreme Court puts on hold payout to boatowner after plea by 6 survivors

However, the surviving occupants of the boat sought SC’s intervention to ensure that they too were compensated for the trauma they underwent. Following the plea, a bench led by Justice Indira Banerjee issued notices to the boatowner and posted the case for further hearing at a later date

Bengal post-poll violence: SC Judge Indira Banerjee recuses from hearing plea by kin of two BJP workers killed

Ignoring merit in public job selection violation of Constitution: SC

An advertisement was issued for the appointment to the posts of Police Sub-Inspectors, Attendants (Sergeant) and Company Commanders by the Home Department of the Government of Jharkhand in 2008.

Assume innocence until proven guilty, suspicion can't take place of proof, says Supreme Court

"The mere fact that the deceased was lying dead at a room held by the accused respondent No 1 and that the accused respondents had informed the complainant that the deceased had been lying motionless and still and not responding to shouts and calls, does not establish that the accused respondents murdered the deceased," the bench said.

Centre, states can't have indefinite right over acquired properties of citizens: SC

A bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and S Ravindra Bhat said that though the right to properties was not a fundamental right under the Constitution, but the states and the Centre cannot be allowed to have indefinite right over the acquired properties of the citizens.

Litigations can’t hold up land acquisition: Supreme Court

A five-judge bench led by Justice Arun Mishra pronounced its judgement in the case which had earlier seen two contradictory judgements, in 2014 and 2018, over whether land acquired by the government would lapse if it fails to deposit the compensation within five years in the bank account of the landowners.

Bhopal gas tragedy: SC to hear Centre's plea for additional funds on Feb 11

A five-judge bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said it would hear on February 11 the Centre's plea seeking Rs 7,844 crore as additional funds from successor firms of the US-based Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) for giving compensation to victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.

SC refuses to entertain plea against imposition of NSA amid anti-CAA protests

A Supreme Court bench comprising Arun Mishra and Indira Banerjee, refused to entertain a plea challenging the imposition of the National Security Act (NSA) amid the ongoing anti-CAA protests. The bench asked the petitioner to file a fresh petition or an interim application in pending pleas on CAA giving specific details of violations of NSA.

Supreme Court to hear plea against imposition of NSA amid anti-CAA protests

Anil Baijal on Jan 10 extended detaining powers to Delhi Police under the NSA for a three-month period starting January 19. This allows police to detain a person for 12 months without trial. Sharma has made the Ministry of Home Affairs and the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Manipur parties to the plea.