The Central Bureau of Investigation opposed Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, arguing it was an attempt to pressure the judiciary. It contended that allegations of bias lacked merit and were part of a broader campaign to undermine judicial proceedings in the excise policy case.

Legal Provisions:

• Article 21 - Fair trial and due process
• Doctrine of Bias & Recusal Jurisprudence
• Judicial Independence Principle
• Contempt & Abuse of Process concerns
• Natural Justice Principles

Source: Supreme Court of India

SUPREME COURT FIXES TIMELINES FOR LEGAL AID APPEALS

Case Name:In Re: Standard Operating Procedure for Legal Aid Appeals

The Supreme Court of India introduced a structured timeline framework to streamline filing of legal aid appeals. The move aims to prevent procedural delays and ensure timely access to justice for underprivileged litigants, reinforcing that free legal assistance must be effective, not merely symbolic, within the justice delivery system.

Legal Provisions:

• Article 39A - Free Legal Aid
• Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
• Access to Justice Principle
• Procedural Fairness Doctrine
• Speedy Justice Mandate

Source: Supreme Court of India

SUPREME COURT ALLOWS PROVISIONAL VOTING FOR EXCLUDED PERSONS

Case Name:West Bengal SIR Electoral Roll Case

The Supreme Court of India permitted individuals excluded from electoral rolls to vote provisionally, subject to outcome of pending appeals. The decision balances electoral integrity with individual voting rights, ensuring that administrative errors do not disenfranchise voters while preserving the legitimacy of the democratic process.

Legal Provisions:

• Article 326 - Adult suffrage
• Representation of the People Act, 1950
• Electoral Integrity Principles
• Natural Justice Doctrine
• Right to Participate in Democracy

Source: Supreme Court of India

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