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Supreme Court on Tuesday frowned upon a PIL seeking distinct enumeration of denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes (DNTs), some of which have been given Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe status, during the forthcoming census exercise. A bench of CJI Suryakant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told Siddharth Dave, counsel for the petitioner, that the motive behind the PIL was to secure SC or ST status. “These are very calculated moves; there’s nothing spontaneous or sudden about them. These are very deep-rooted moves to divide India, maybe an attempt instigated from outside the country. An inquiry can reveal the truth,” the bench said.Arguing for enumeration of the tribes which were stigmatised under the repealed Criminal Tribes Act, 1871, senior advocate Siddharth Dave told the bench that despite repeated recommendations since 2000 by NHRC and other commissions, govt had not taken steps for their enumeration.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war’They are talking sense’: Trump says Iran ‘agreed to not have nuclear weapon’The bench, however, said, “When India is making efforts for creation of a class-less society, there are petitions every day in the court seeking sub-categorisation or sub-classification of people for creation of a separate identity.” tnn Watch Menstrual Leave Debate Explodes As Supreme Court Warns Of Hiring Bias Against Women End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Built A Naval Network But Missed The Red Sea’s Key ChokepointLPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Safely Cross Hormuz, Crew Hails Indian NavyIran Threats Undermine 10 Million Indian Lives, Israel’s ‘Great Plans With India’: Envoy AzarVessels ‘Going Dark’ In EEZ: Navy Chief Tripathi On ‘Emerging Flash Points’ In Indo-PacificAre Trump’s Iran Announcements Driven By Market Manipulation?; Trump Calls Modi To Discuss Iran WarIAF’s Biggest Aircraft Deal Progress To Replace Aging Fleet , C-130J, C-390 And A400M In RaceUS President Trump Dials PM Modi Amid West Asia Conflict, Discusses Strait Of HormuzIndia’s Rafale Marine Deal May Move Faster Than Planned With Trainer Arrival: Reports’India Indispensable To Asia’: Donald Trump’s War Envoy Colby Signals US Shift Amid West Asia CrisisGovt Calls All-Party Meeting To Discuss West Asia Conflict Amid Opposition Uproar123PhotostoriesInside the love lives of ‘The Brady Bunch’ cast: From on-screen family to real-life romancesExpert-approved 10 food combinations offering 12-30 g protein per servingExclusive – ‘The 50’ Winner Shiv Thakare opens up about his journey, Prince sacrificing his Ticket To Finale for him and his team distracting Faisu during finale taskStop Frying: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 3 ways to prepare sweet potato in an air fryer6 kg vs 10 kg washing machine: How many clothes can your machine handle at a timeWhy women need to think about calcium much earlier than they usually doChennai airport phase-2 international terminal to open by December, set to handle 35 million passengers annually10 foods that were once illegal around the world and why they were bannedFrom gold to copper: 5 smart metal investments to make this NavratriRanveer Singh’s Car Collection: Top 5 cars owned by the actor123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFortnite layoffsSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop Trending82nd Airborne DivisionFortnite layoffsRCB soldSonia GandhiIRCTC ticket bookingFrances TiafoeHarish RanaTrump Modi callToronto airport heistBihar Board Science Topper

Supreme Court on Tuesday frowned upon a PIL seeking distinct enumeration of denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes (DNTs), some of which have been given Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe status, during the forthcoming census exercise. A bench of CJI Suryakant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told Siddharth Dave, counsel for the petitioner, that the motive behind the PIL was to secure SC or ST status. “These are very calculated moves; there’s nothing spontaneous or sudden about them. These are very deep-rooted moves to divide India, maybe an attempt instigated from outside the country. An inquiry can reveal the truth,” the bench said.Arguing for enumeration of the tribes which were stigmatised under the repealed Criminal Tribes Act, 1871, senior advocate Siddharth Dave told the bench that despite repeated recommendations since 2000 by NHRC and other commissions, govt had not taken steps for their enumeration.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war’They are talking sense’: Trump says Iran ‘agreed to not have nuclear weapon’The bench, however, said, “When India is making efforts for creation of a class-less society, there are petitions every day in the court seeking sub-categorisation or sub-classification of people for creation of a separate identity.” tnn Watch Menstrual Leave Debate Explodes As Supreme Court Warns Of Hiring Bias Against Women End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Built A Naval Network But Missed The Red Sea’s Key ChokepointLPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Safely Cross Hormuz, Crew Hails Indian NavyIran Threats Undermine 10 Million Indian Lives, Israel’s ‘Great Plans With India’: Envoy AzarVessels ‘Going Dark’ In EEZ: Navy Chief Tripathi On ‘Emerging Flash Points’ In Indo-PacificAre Trump’s Iran Announcements Driven By Market Manipulation?; Trump Calls Modi To Discuss Iran WarIAF’s Biggest Aircraft Deal Progress To Replace Aging Fleet , C-130J, C-390 And A400M In RaceUS President Trump Dials PM Modi Amid West Asia Conflict, Discusses Strait Of HormuzIndia’s Rafale Marine Deal May Move Faster Than Planned With Trainer Arrival: Reports’India Indispensable To Asia’: Donald Trump’s War Envoy Colby Signals US Shift Amid West Asia CrisisGovt Calls All-Party Meeting To Discuss West Asia Conflict Amid Opposition Uproar123PhotostoriesInside the love lives of ‘The Brady Bunch’ cast: From on-screen family to real-life romancesExpert-approved 10 food combinations offering 12-30 g protein per servingExclusive – ‘The 50’ Winner Shiv Thakare opens up about his journey, Prince sacrificing his Ticket To Finale for him and his team distracting Faisu during finale taskStop Frying: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 3 ways to prepare sweet potato in an air fryer6 kg vs 10 kg washing machine: How many clothes can your machine handle at a timeWhy women need to think about calcium much earlier than they usually doChennai airport phase-2 international terminal to open by December, set to handle 35 million passengers annually10 foods that were once illegal around the world and why they were bannedFrom gold to copper: 5 smart metal investments to make this NavratriRanveer Singh’s Car Collection: Top 5 cars owned by the actor123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFortnite layoffsSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop Trending82nd Airborne DivisionFortnite layoffsRCB soldSonia GandhiIRCTC ticket bookingFrances TiafoeHarish RanaTrump Modi callToronto airport heistBihar Board Science Topper

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Supreme Court on Tuesday frowned upon a PIL seeking distinct enumeration of denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes (DNTs), some of which have been given Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe status, during the forthcoming census exercise. A bench of CJI Suryakant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told Siddharth Dave, counsel for the petitioner, that the motive behind…

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Mar 25, 2026, 08:24 IST

Mar 25, 2026, 08:24 IST

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Mo Bobat raises concern for injury crisis (Image: ANI) IPL 2026 has been affected by the injuries of fast-bowlers, with almost every franchises first-choice bowlers are going to miss the opening phase of tournament. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will themselves be without pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood. RCB’s Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, believes the…

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Stock market today (March 25, 2026): Nifty50 opens above 23,100; BSE Sensex rises over 700 points as oil goes below 0

Stock market today (March 25, 2026): Nifty50 opens above 23,100; BSE Sensex rises over 700 points as oil goes below $100

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Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex continued their rally on Wednesday rising almost 1% in opening trade. While Nifty50 went above 23,100, BSE Sensex rose over 700 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,126.65, up 214 points or 0.94%. BSE Sensex was at 74,775.22, up 707 points…

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BSEB Bihar Board Class 10 result 2026 to be released on this date; how to check scores at TOI portal

BSEB Bihar Board Class 10 result 2026 to be released on this date; how to check scores at TOI portal

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The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to announce the Bihar Board Class 10 result 2026 soon. According to verified sources, the results are likely to be released on March 30 or March 31, 2026. Students who appeared for the matric examinations are now waiting for the official confirmation.Earlier, the board declared the Class…

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Drew Barrymore gets candid about perimenopause struggles, opens up about feeling “unattractive”

Drew Barrymore gets candid about perimenopause struggles, opens up about feeling “unattractive”

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Drew Barrymore has never shied away from being raw about her life, and now she’s bringing that same honesty to her experience with menopause and perimenopause. The 51‑year‑old actress and talk‑show host has opened up about how hormonal changes are affecting her body, mood, and sense of self, describing symptoms like bloating, mood swings, and…

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NEW DELHI: Election Commission Tuesday held a meeting with chief secretaries, chief electoral officers and police chiefs of poll-bound states/UT and 12 other states they share borders with, to review overall election preparedness, law and order issues and expenditure enforcement.Special focus was placed on bordering districts and the sealing of borders to maintain peace and order in the poll-bound states/UT, EC said in a statement issued after the meeting, which was also attended by heads of various enforcement agencies. Watch Kerala Poll Row: BJP Seal Appears on EC Letter, Opposition Alleges Collusion EC said the meeting, chaired by CEC Gyanesh Kumar along with election commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, discussed poll readiness; enhanced coordination; law and order situation; seizures of illegal cash, liquor, narcotics, arms; and review of expenditure-sensitive constituencies across Assam, Kerala, TN, Bengal and Puducherry.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warGulf Allies Edge Toward Conflict: Saudi grants US base access; UAE shuts Iranian assetsPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumble”The EC directed all concerned to ensure violence-free, intimidation-free and inducement-free elections,” said an EC spokesperson.Senior officials of the poll-bound states briefed the election body on their overall preparation, law & order issues and expenditure enforcement and any concerns or pending issues with central agencies and neighbouring states.The neighbouring border states were directed to take all possible steps to aid the poll-bound states/UT in checking poll inducements and violence.Heads of agencies like CBDT, CBIC, ED, DRI, CEIB, FIU-IND, RBI, IBA, NCB, ICG, BCAS, AAI, Postal Service, CRPF, CISF, BSF, SSB, RPF, ITBP, Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles were instructed to ensure heightened vigilance in poll-bound states/UT and in areas bordering these states/UT, with enhanced checks at inter-state check posts.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Built A Naval Network But Missed The Red Sea’s Key ChokepointLPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Safely Cross Hormuz, Crew Hails Indian NavyIran Threats Undermine 10 Million Indian Lives, Israel’s ‘Great Plans With India’: Envoy AzarVessels ‘Going Dark’ In EEZ: Navy Chief Tripathi On ‘Emerging Flash Points’ In Indo-PacificAre Trump’s Iran Announcements Driven By Market Manipulation?; Trump Calls Modi To Discuss Iran WarIAF’s Biggest Aircraft Deal Progress To Replace Aging Fleet , C-130J, C-390 And A400M In RaceUS President Trump Dials PM Modi Amid West Asia Conflict, Discusses Strait Of HormuzIndia’s Rafale Marine Deal May Move Faster Than Planned With Trainer Arrival: Reports’India Indispensable To Asia’: Donald Trump’s War Envoy Colby Signals US Shift Amid West Asia CrisisGovt Calls All-Party Meeting To Discuss West Asia Conflict Amid Opposition Uproar123PhotostoriesFrom Saif Ali Khan-Amrita Singh to Bhagyashree-Himalaya Dasani: 5 famous Indian celebrities who eloped and got marriedExclusive – ‘The 50’ Winner Shiv Thakare opens up about his journey, Prince sacrificing his Ticket To Finale for him and his team distracting Faisu during finale taskStop Frying: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 3 ways to prepare sweet potato in an air fryer6 kg vs 10 kg washing machine: How many clothes can your machine handle at a timeWhy women need to think about calcium much earlier than they usually doChennai airport phase-2 international terminal to open by December, set to handle 35 million passengers annually10 foods that were once illegal around the world and why they were bannedDivyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya to become parents after 10 years of marriage: From meeting when she was heartbroken to becoming life partners–Their love storyFrom gold to copper: 5 smart metal investments to make this NavratriRanveer Singh’s Car Collection: Top 5 cars owned by the actor123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFortnite layoffsSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop Trending82nd Airborne DivisionFortnite layoffsRCB soldSonia GandhiIRCTC ticket bookingFrances TiafoeHarish RanaTrump Modi callToronto airport heistBihar Board Science Topper

NEW DELHI: Election Commission Tuesday held a meeting with chief secretaries, chief electoral officers and police chiefs of poll-bound states/UT and 12 other states they share borders with, to review overall election preparedness, law and order issues and expenditure enforcement.Special focus was placed on bordering districts and the sealing of borders to maintain peace and order in the poll-bound states/UT, EC said in a statement issued after the meeting, which was also attended by heads of various enforcement agencies. Watch Kerala Poll Row: BJP Seal Appears on EC Letter, Opposition Alleges Collusion EC said the meeting, chaired by CEC Gyanesh Kumar along with election commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, discussed poll readiness; enhanced coordination; law and order situation; seizures of illegal cash, liquor, narcotics, arms; and review of expenditure-sensitive constituencies across Assam, Kerala, TN, Bengal and Puducherry.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warGulf Allies Edge Toward Conflict: Saudi grants US base access; UAE shuts Iranian assetsPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumble”The EC directed all concerned to ensure violence-free, intimidation-free and inducement-free elections,” said an EC spokesperson.Senior officials of the poll-bound states briefed the election body on their overall preparation, law & order issues and expenditure enforcement and any concerns or pending issues with central agencies and neighbouring states.The neighbouring border states were directed to take all possible steps to aid the poll-bound states/UT in checking poll inducements and violence.Heads of agencies like CBDT, CBIC, ED, DRI, CEIB, FIU-IND, RBI, IBA, NCB, ICG, BCAS, AAI, Postal Service, CRPF, CISF, BSF, SSB, RPF, ITBP, Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles were instructed to ensure heightened vigilance in poll-bound states/UT and in areas bordering these states/UT, with enhanced checks at inter-state check posts.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Built A Naval Network But Missed The Red Sea’s Key ChokepointLPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Safely Cross Hormuz, Crew Hails Indian NavyIran Threats Undermine 10 Million Indian Lives, Israel’s ‘Great Plans With India’: Envoy AzarVessels ‘Going Dark’ In EEZ: Navy Chief Tripathi On ‘Emerging Flash Points’ In Indo-PacificAre Trump’s Iran Announcements Driven By Market Manipulation?; Trump Calls Modi To Discuss Iran WarIAF’s Biggest Aircraft Deal Progress To Replace Aging Fleet , C-130J, C-390 And A400M In RaceUS President Trump Dials PM Modi Amid West Asia Conflict, Discusses Strait Of HormuzIndia’s Rafale Marine Deal May Move Faster Than Planned With Trainer Arrival: Reports’India Indispensable To Asia’: Donald Trump’s War Envoy Colby Signals US Shift Amid West Asia CrisisGovt Calls All-Party Meeting To Discuss West Asia Conflict Amid Opposition Uproar123PhotostoriesFrom Saif Ali Khan-Amrita Singh to Bhagyashree-Himalaya Dasani: 5 famous Indian celebrities who eloped and got marriedExclusive – ‘The 50’ Winner Shiv Thakare opens up about his journey, Prince sacrificing his Ticket To Finale for him and his team distracting Faisu during finale taskStop Frying: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 3 ways to prepare sweet potato in an air fryer6 kg vs 10 kg washing machine: How many clothes can your machine handle at a timeWhy women need to think about calcium much earlier than they usually doChennai airport phase-2 international terminal to open by December, set to handle 35 million passengers annually10 foods that were once illegal around the world and why they were bannedDivyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya to become parents after 10 years of marriage: From meeting when she was heartbroken to becoming life partners–Their love storyFrom gold to copper: 5 smart metal investments to make this NavratriRanveer Singh’s Car Collection: Top 5 cars owned by the actor123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFortnite layoffsSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop Trending82nd Airborne DivisionFortnite layoffsRCB soldSonia GandhiIRCTC ticket bookingFrances TiafoeHarish RanaTrump Modi callToronto airport heistBihar Board Science Topper

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NEW DELHI: Election Commission Tuesday held a meeting with chief secretaries, chief electoral officers and police chiefs of poll-bound states/UT and 12 other states they share borders with, to review overall election preparedness, law and order issues and expenditure enforcement.Special focus was placed on bordering districts and the sealing of borders to maintain peace and…

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Delhi Capitals SWOT: Reinforced squad, balanced core – Can DC deliver? | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals SWOT: Reinforced squad, balanced core – Can DC deliver? | Cricket News

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Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Prithvi Shaw and Mukesh Kumar (Image credit: Delhi Capitals/IPL) The acquisitions made at the auction table have added depth to the Delhi Capitals squad. Here’s where they stand… Watch Impact Player Rule: Game-changer or all-rounder killer? Strength: Lower-middle order looks menacing. Addition of David Miller brings in experience. Tristian Stubbs, Ashutosh…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for March 25, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for March 25, 2026 – check list

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Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Aurobindo Pharma, Infosys, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) – these are the stocks that Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers has recommended as top stocks to buy today (March 25, 2026):Aurobindo Pharma – Breakout with Momentum ConfirmationBuy: ₹1280–₹1260 |…

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RBSE Class 10 result 2026: Rechecking, re-exam process explained; check how to apply

RBSE Class 10 result 2026: Rechecking, re-exam process explained; check how to apply

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The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) officially released the Class 10 Result 2026 yesterday, March 24, 2026, around 1 PM. The results were made live on the board’s official websites: rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in and rajresults.nic.in. Around 6.08 lakh students had registered for the exam, which was conducted from February 21 to February 28, 2026. This year,…

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‘Bridgerton Season 5’: Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza get candid about their most exciting scenes

‘Bridgerton Season 5’: Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza get candid about their most exciting scenes

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‘Bridgerton’ is about to step into one of Julia Quinn’s most heartfelt stories when Season 5 centers on widow Francesca Bridgerton and John’s cousin Michaela Stirling. Played by Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza, the pair bring a fresh, emotionally charged second‑chance romance that feels both sweeping and intimate. From stormy horseback rides to rain‑soaked nights…

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Libra Horoscope Today, March 25, 2026: Take one measured risk

Libra Horoscope Today, March 25, 2026: Take one measured risk

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Libra, today is a day to bask in the glow of achievement and enhanced self-assurance. You’ll notice success radiating from different facets of your life. Relationships are blooming with positivity, ideal for deepening connections. For students, concentration will be your ally! Professionally, keep your eyes peeled for exciting collaborations and fruitful dealings. Victory has a…

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Oil prices today (March 25, 2026): Crude slips below 0 amid ceasefire hopes in Iran; Brent down 6%, WTI at

Oil prices today (March 25, 2026): Crude slips below $100 amid ceasefire hopes in Iran; Brent down 6%, WTI at $87

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The Middle East crisis has stretched to its fourth week and oil prices have finally shown sign of relaxation, cooling off sharply on Wednesday. Fuel prices fell over 5%, giving back some of the gains from the previous session, as hopes of a possible diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East raised expectations that supply disruptions…

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the West Bengal govt how a central agency can approach a state authority headed by the CM when its complaint is against the CM herself. The court put the question to CM Mamata Banerjee’s counsel Kapil Sibal when he argued that Enforcement Directorate cannot petition SC over alleged violation of its fundamental rights and should instead resort to statutory remedies, like lodging FIR under BNS.Sibal told a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N V Anjaria that the allegation levelled by ED amounts to violation of statutory rights for which a police complaint could be filed, and violation of statutory rights is not a violation of fundamental rights to justify a writ petition. Watch Pre-Poll Shock In Bengal As ED Raids I-PAC Office, CM Mamata Calls It Political Targeting By Centre “If the CM barges into an ED investigation, your idea of remedy for ED is to go to the state govt which is headed by the CM and inform them about it and seek remedy,” the bench asked Sibal while hearing petitions filed by ED and its officers against Bengal govt, CM, Kolkata Police commissioner and other state officials for not allowing it to discharge duties while carrying out raids in Kolkata in Jan, including at political consultancy firm I-PAC’s office, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the coal ‘scam’ case.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war’They are talking sense’: Trump says Iran ‘agreed to not have nuclear weapon’The senior advocate, however, said the bench was wrongly assuming that the CM has committed an offence when the matter was still to be investigated. He said govt officials acting under the statutory provision cannot invoke fundamental rights in the event of obstruction in discharge of duties and there are statutory remedies for it. He said ED and its officials filed writ petitions without alleging which specific fundamental rights of theirs was breached.”If Enforcement Directorate is investigating (a case) under PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) and some other offence has come to the notice of its officers then the agency concerned, in this case state govt, should be informed as per section 66 of PMLA,” Sibal added.The bench, however, said the alleged second charge – not allowing Enforcement Directorate to conduct raid – was separate from the PMLA case as the offence was committed against ED officials.”The person who filed the writ petition has not claimed any fundamental right. Not only that, assuming he has a fundamental right, then the petition must state which fundamental right has been violated… There is a statutory remedy for it and that statutory remedy has to be followed. If an offence is committed within the jurisdiction of a particular police station in a particular state then the investigation has to be done by the state,” Sibal argued.Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, for Bengal DGP, told SC that question of maintainability of the petition should be adjudicated by a larger bench as important questions of law are involved.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Built A Naval Network But Missed The Red Sea’s Key ChokepointLPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Safely Cross Hormuz, Crew Hails Indian NavyIran Threats Undermine 10 Million Indian Lives, Israel’s ‘Great Plans With India’: Envoy AzarVessels ‘Going Dark’ In EEZ: Navy Chief Tripathi On ‘Emerging Flash Points’ In Indo-PacificAre Trump’s Iran Announcements Driven By Market Manipulation?; Trump Calls Modi To Discuss Iran WarIAF’s Biggest Aircraft Deal Progress To Replace Aging Fleet , C-130J, C-390 And A400M In RaceUS President Trump Dials PM Modi Amid West Asia Conflict, Discusses Strait Of HormuzIndia’s Rafale Marine Deal May Move Faster Than Planned With Trainer Arrival: Reports’India Indispensable To Asia’: Donald Trump’s War Envoy Colby Signals US Shift Amid West Asia CrisisGovt Calls All-Party Meeting To Discuss West Asia Conflict Amid Opposition Uproar123PhotostoriesInside the love lives of ‘The Brady Bunch’ cast: From on-screen family to real-life romancesExpert-approved 10 food combinations offering 12-30 g protein per servingFrom Saif Ali Khan-Amrita Singh to Bhagyashree-Himalaya Dasani: 5 famous Indian celebrities who eloped and got marriedExclusive – ‘The 50’ Winner Shiv Thakare opens up about his journey, Prince sacrificing his Ticket To Finale for him and his team distracting Faisu during finale taskStop Frying: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 3 ways to prepare sweet potato in an air fryer6 kg vs 10 kg washing machine: How many clothes can your machine handle at a timeWhy women need to think about calcium much earlier than they usually doChennai airport phase-2 international terminal to open by December, set to handle 35 million passengers annually10 foods that were once illegal around the world and why they were bannedDivyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya to become parents after 10 years of marriage: From meeting when she was heartbroken to becoming life partners–Their love story123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFortnite layoffsSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop Trending82nd Airborne DivisionFortnite layoffsRCB soldSonia GandhiIRCTC ticket bookingFrances TiafoeHarish RanaTrump Modi callToronto airport heistBihar Board Science Topper

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the West Bengal govt how a central agency can approach a state authority headed by the CM when its complaint is against the CM herself. The court put the question to CM Mamata Banerjee’s counsel Kapil Sibal when he argued that Enforcement Directorate cannot petition SC over alleged violation of its fundamental rights and should instead resort to statutory remedies, like lodging FIR under BNS.Sibal told a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N V Anjaria that the allegation levelled by ED amounts to violation of statutory rights for which a police complaint could be filed, and violation of statutory rights is not a violation of fundamental rights to justify a writ petition. Watch Pre-Poll Shock In Bengal As ED Raids I-PAC Office, CM Mamata Calls It Political Targeting By Centre “If the CM barges into an ED investigation, your idea of remedy for ED is to go to the state govt which is headed by the CM and inform them about it and seek remedy,” the bench asked Sibal while hearing petitions filed by ED and its officers against Bengal govt, CM, Kolkata Police commissioner and other state officials for not allowing it to discharge duties while carrying out raids in Kolkata in Jan, including at political consultancy firm I-PAC’s office, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the coal ‘scam’ case.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war’They are talking sense’: Trump says Iran ‘agreed to not have nuclear weapon’The senior advocate, however, said the bench was wrongly assuming that the CM has committed an offence when the matter was still to be investigated. He said govt officials acting under the statutory provision cannot invoke fundamental rights in the event of obstruction in discharge of duties and there are statutory remedies for it. He said ED and its officials filed writ petitions without alleging which specific fundamental rights of theirs was breached.”If Enforcement Directorate is investigating (a case) under PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) and some other offence has come to the notice of its officers then the agency concerned, in this case state govt, should be informed as per section 66 of PMLA,” Sibal added.The bench, however, said the alleged second charge – not allowing Enforcement Directorate to conduct raid – was separate from the PMLA case as the offence was committed against ED officials.”The person who filed the writ petition has not claimed any fundamental right. Not only that, assuming he has a fundamental right, then the petition must state which fundamental right has been violated… There is a statutory remedy for it and that statutory remedy has to be followed. If an offence is committed within the jurisdiction of a particular police station in a particular state then the investigation has to be done by the state,” Sibal argued.Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, for Bengal DGP, told SC that question of maintainability of the petition should be adjudicated by a larger bench as important questions of law are involved.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Built A Naval Network But Missed The Red Sea’s Key ChokepointLPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Safely Cross Hormuz, Crew Hails Indian NavyIran Threats Undermine 10 Million Indian Lives, Israel’s ‘Great Plans With India’: Envoy AzarVessels ‘Going Dark’ In EEZ: Navy Chief Tripathi On ‘Emerging Flash Points’ In Indo-PacificAre Trump’s Iran Announcements Driven By Market Manipulation?; Trump Calls Modi To Discuss Iran WarIAF’s Biggest Aircraft Deal Progress To Replace Aging Fleet , C-130J, C-390 And A400M In RaceUS President Trump Dials PM Modi Amid West Asia Conflict, Discusses Strait Of HormuzIndia’s Rafale Marine Deal May Move Faster Than Planned With Trainer Arrival: Reports’India Indispensable To Asia’: Donald Trump’s War Envoy Colby Signals US Shift Amid West Asia CrisisGovt Calls All-Party Meeting To Discuss West Asia Conflict Amid Opposition Uproar123PhotostoriesInside the love lives of ‘The Brady Bunch’ cast: From on-screen family to real-life romancesExpert-approved 10 food combinations offering 12-30 g protein per servingFrom Saif Ali Khan-Amrita Singh to Bhagyashree-Himalaya Dasani: 5 famous Indian celebrities who eloped and got marriedExclusive – ‘The 50’ Winner Shiv Thakare opens up about his journey, Prince sacrificing his Ticket To Finale for him and his team distracting Faisu during finale taskStop Frying: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 3 ways to prepare sweet potato in an air fryer6 kg vs 10 kg washing machine: How many clothes can your machine handle at a timeWhy women need to think about calcium much earlier than they usually doChennai airport phase-2 international terminal to open by December, set to handle 35 million passengers annually10 foods that were once illegal around the world and why they were bannedDivyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya to become parents after 10 years of marriage: From meeting when she was heartbroken to becoming life partners–Their love story123Hot PicksTrain ticket refund ruleFortnite layoffsSonia GandhiGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop Trending82nd Airborne DivisionFortnite layoffsRCB soldSonia GandhiIRCTC ticket bookingFrances TiafoeHarish RanaTrump Modi callToronto airport heistBihar Board Science Topper

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the West Bengal govt how a central agency can approach a state authority headed by the CM when its complaint is against the CM herself. The court put the question to CM Mamata Banerjee’s counsel Kapil Sibal when he argued that Enforcement Directorate cannot petition SC over alleged…

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