VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html AIADMK rules out extending support to Vijay’s TVK to form govt in TN NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to adjourn hearings on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law on the appointment of election commissioners, making it clear that the issue was “more important than any other matter”.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma turned down a request from Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who sought an adjournment citing his engagement before a nine-judge Constitution bench dealing with matters related to religious freedom, including the Sabarimala Temple issue.Refusing the plea, Justice Datta highlighted the weight of the matter, stating, “This matter is more important than any other matter.” He further remarked on the prioritisation of cases, saying, “We read in the newspapers that there is an observation that the PIL in Sabarimala should not have been entertained by the court. So, with due respect to the judges, nine judges are occupied in a matter where there is an observation that it should not have been entertained in the first place.”The bench allowed the petitioners to commence arguments and directed them to wrap up submissions by Thursday, indicating that the Centre would be heard subsequently.At the heart of the proceedings is the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. The law altered the composition of the selection committee by removing the Chief Justice of India and replacing the position with a union minister nominated by the Prime Minister.During the hearing, the Supreme Court also raised a fundamental constitutional question, whether it can direct Parliament to enact a law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners.Justice Dipankar Datta pointed to one of the prayers in the petitions seeking such a direction and questioned its maintainability. “Come back to the prayers… it has asked Parliament to make a law. Can the court ask Parliament to make a law? Could this be maintainable,” he asked.The bench examined this issue in the context of its March 2, 2023 ruling in the Anoop Baranwal case, where a Constitution bench had prescribed a three-member selection committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition, and the Chief Justice of India as an interim mechanism.Justice Datta emphasised that the ruling was intended as a temporary arrangement to address a legislative vacuum. “Why did the court then restrict the Anoop Baranwal judgement only till a particular period till the law is made? It was only to deal with a particular situation of a vacuum,” he observed.He further questioned whether the court’s detailed observations in that judgment could be treated as binding on Parliament while framing a law. “Aren’t these observations over 300 pages a justification for what the court laid down for a short period till the law is made? Can you say that the law also has to follow those observations,” he said, adding that the judiciary cannot mandate Parliament to legislate in a specific manner.Opening arguments for the petitioners, senior advocate Vijay Hansaria argued that the 2023 law gives the executive undue dominance in the selection process. Referring to the composition of the panel, the Prime Minister, a Union minister, and the Leader of Opposition, he said the structure effectively creates a “2-1” majority for the government.He described this as granting the executive “primacy” and warned it could reduce the selection body to a “pocket board”, enabling the appointment of “the prime minister’s man”. Hansaria stressed that the government of the day has a direct stake in electoral outcomes and therefore cannot have exclusive control over appointments.Citing Constituent Assembly debates, he argued that there was a clear intent to ensure elections are conducted by an independent authority “taken out of the hands of the government of the day”.Responding to the bench’s suggestion that the 2023 ruling was only a stop-gap arrangement, Hansaria maintained that while Parliament is empowered to legislate, any such law must preserve institutional independence and cannot hand over effective control to the executive.The arguments also touched on public confidence in the Election Commission, with Hansaria referring to criticism faced by poll authorities in recent times.Countering this line of reasoning, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said such arguments were flawed. “If there are abusive words against judges, should we remove the Collegium system? What kind of argument is this?” he asked.Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, also appearing for the petitioners, argued that the principles laid down in the Baranwal judgment — particularly on limiting executive control — could not be overridden by an ordinary law and would require a constitutional amendment.The challenge stems from an earlier Constitution bench ruling in March 2023, which had laid down that appointments to the Election Commission would be made by a panel comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India, an arrangement meant to operate until Parliament enacted a law.Petitioners, including Congress leader Jaya Thakur and the Association for Democratic Reforms, have argued that excluding the judiciary from the process undermines the independence of the Election Commission.Earlier, Chief Justice Surya Kant had recused himself from the case, observing, “I will be accused of conflict of interest. There is a conflict of interest.”The Centre, however, has defended the law, asserting that the autonomy of the Election Commission does not depend on the presence of a judicial member in the selection panel. It also rejected claims that the appointment of two election commissioners in March 2024 was rushed to pre-empt judicial scrutiny, noting that the process followed the provisions of the new law.The Supreme Court had earlier declined to stay those appointments, even as it agreed to examine the broader constitutional challenge to the 2023 legislation.The adjournment request by the Centre came in the backdrop of ongoing proceedings before a nine-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, which is revisiting key questions around religious freedom, including the Sabarimala Temple issue.During the hearing on Tuesday, the bench made strong observations on the origins of the 2006 PIL that eventually led to the landmark Sabarimala verdict. It remarked that the court, at the time, ought to have “thrown in the dustbin” the petition filed by the All India Young Lawyers Association, noting that it was largely based on newspaper reports and lacked proper locus standi.The bench indicated that, at best, the court could have ordered a limited inquiry into alleged misconduct by temple authorities instead of entertaining a wider constitutional challenge. It also questioned the circumstances under which the plea was pursued, with Justice Nagarathna raising concerns over why individuals not adhering to the faith were questioning long-standing religious practices.Read more: Original Sabarimala PIL should’ve been binned, says Supreme CourtAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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Nutritionist explains what it secretly does to your gut bacteria over time Stunning ‘rainbow clouds’ spotted over Indonesia: Scientists explain the rare phenomenon West Bengal election results: At 82, MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay wins a record 10th term, stands tall amid TMC defeat Indian national accused of laundering $7 million from illegal tobacco trade, submitting fraudulent residency papers in Australia . NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) convened a meeting of its newly elected MLAs and senior leaders at Kalighat on Wednesday in Kolkata. Party chief and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, along with the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, addressed the gathering to chart the party’s course following its electoral setback.Addressing the meeting, the outgoing chief minister Mamata Banerjee struck a defiant tone, asserting her intent to continue in office while calling for a symbolic protest. She said that she would not be resigning from the CM position and rather wait for the governor’s dismissal. Urging her party members to carry out a protest against what she claimed to be a “black day,” she asked them to wear black clothes on the first day of the West Bengal assembly.“After the Bengal INDIA team is united now. I won’t resign. Let them dismiss me. I want this to be a black day. We have to be strong. On the first day of the Assembly, wear black clothes. Those who betrayed will be removed from the party. I am laughing. I defeated them morally. I am a free bird. I worked for all. We might have lost, but we will fight. HM and PM are directly involved,” she said, news agency ANI reported, citing TMC sources.She also alleged widespread malpractice and intimidation during the elections, claiming that several party functionaries were targeted.“Those who lost were forcefully defeated. I condemn West Bengal Police, CRPF, BJP-minded Chief Electoral Officer and ECI. More than 1500 party offices were hijacked. I was heckled and pushed. I was having chest pain. This was not an election but an atrocity,” Banerjee said during the meeting, sources added.Following the meeting, the party posted about it on its official X account. In a post on X, it said the Kalighat meeting aimed at motivating its leadership cadre. It stated that Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee “instilled in them clarity, confidence, conviction, and a renewed sense of purpose to continue the good fight.”The statement said, “Our Chairperson Mamata Banerjee and National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee addressed a meeting with our leaders in Kalighat, instilling in them clarity, confidence, conviction, and a renewed sense of purpose to continue the good fight. Whether in power or not, our commitment to serve the people of Bengal remains steadfast. We will continue to stand by them and resist BJP’s tyranny and oppression tooth and nail.”According to the statement, the meeting focused on reinforcing unity, responding to alleged irregularities during the polls, and outlining the party’s political strategy going forward.The TMC further asserted that it would continue to oppose what it described as “BJP’s tyranny and oppression tooth and nail,” signalling an aggressive opposition role even as it regroups after the election outcome.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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A Letter of Intent (LoI) on cooperation in Quantum Science and Technology was also signed between Japan’s Cabinet Office and DST.The Ministry of Science and Technology said the engagement aimed at advancing the India-Japan strategic partnership in “science, technology and innovation” with a “strong focus on emerging and critical technologies.”Addressing the gathering, Dr Jitendra Singh said, “India and Japan share a natural synergy in science and technology. While Japan brings advanced technological capabilities, India offers a vast pool of talented human resources. Together, we can accelerate innovation in frontier areas and translate research into impactful societal outcomes.”He added that India’s growing focus on deep-tech sectors through national missions in “Quantum Technologies, Cyber-Physical Systems, Electric Mobility, Clean Energy and Advanced Computing” is creating opportunities for “joint research, co-development and industrial partnerships.”The ministry said the discussions also built upon the outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan in August 2025, where both countries had agreed to expand cooperation under the India-Japan Science, Technology and Innovation Partnership.Speaking during the interaction, ONODA Kimi appreciated India’s “rapid economic growth and its strong commitment to innovation,” especially the “large-scale adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors.”She also said her engagements with Indian academic institutions reflected “a strong culture of resilience among young researchers, with the ability to learn from failure and continue pursuing innovation.”According to the ministry, the Japanese side highlighted that the country’s strengths in “advanced manufacturing and computational technologies, including quantum and AI,” align closely with India’s growing technology ecosystem.Both sides also discussed collaboration under India’s National Quantum Mission, including areas such as quantum computing, communication, sensing and secure communication networks. Japan shared insights from its quantum innovation hubs and expressed interest in linking them with Indian institutions.The discussions further covered researcher mobility programmes, joint innovation platforms and industry internships for Indian researchers in Japan, aimed at strengthening academic and industrial partnerships between the two countries.The ministry said both countries agreed to deepen engagement through “researcher-to-researcher collaboration, institutional partnerships and industry linkages” to further strengthen India-Japan cooperation in science, technology and innovation.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia–Vietnam Upgrade Ties | $25 Billion Trade Push, UPI Link & Big Strategic Signal to China‘Shortage Of Funds’: Akhilesh Yadav Reveals Why SP Ended Contract With I-PAC Ahead Of UP PollsTeesta Issue Explained: Can Bengal Result Unlock Deal As China Factor Raises StakesISIS-Linked Bioterror Conspiracy Case: NIA Files Chargesheet Against Three AccusedIndia–US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, One Final Hurdle Left Before Signing: Christopher LandauSP-I-PAC Deal Collapses Ahead Of 2027 UP Polls:ED Arrest, Electoral Setbacks Trigger Strategic ResetSecurity alert in Punjab after Jalandhar and Amritsar blast incidentsDMK Hits Out As Congress Directs TNCC To Take Final Call On Vijay’s Support Request’Historic, Decisive’: Trump Congratulates PM Modi Over BJP’s Win In Bengal ElectionsDefeat but ‘Moral Win’? 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They worked with us for a few months, but we are not able to continue because we do not have that kind of funding,” he said, as quoted by PTI.He pushed back against speculation that the move was linked to recent electoral outcomes, calling such claims unfounded adding, “There is no such thing. Do not ask questions based on baseless reports. That is not true.””This is not the reason for ending the agreement. We simply do not have enough funds. If you (the media) give us funds, we can hire another company,” the former Uttar Pradesh CM further clarified.I-PAC, a prominent political consultancy known for managing campaign strategies across India, has previously been associated with election strategist Prashant Kishor, who has worked with multiple parties, including the BJP and the Congress.Taking a swipe at the growing ecosystem of political consultancies, Yadav remarked that there is no shortage of firms offering campaign services, from survey agencies and social media managers to outfits specialising in negative campaigning. He added, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, that more such companies could be brought on board if resources permitted, without naming them.This comes as reports had earlier swirled about uncertainty on the tie-up intensified after the Trinamool Congress’s electoral setback in West Bengal, where I-PAC has been handling campaign strategy since 2019.Sources had indicated that while I-PAC made a presentation to the SP leadership outlining a possible campaign blueprint, talks never progressed into a formal agreement. Party insiders had also suggested that Akhilesh Yadav was not fully convinced about bringing the consultancy on board, even as discussions were initiated at the instance of the TMC leadership.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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