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CJI denies meeting with Kharge and Gandhi on voters list.

CJI Surya Kant declined to meet Kharge and Gandhi about voter list issues linked to the Special Intensive Revision.

SourcesMint08:36 UTCHindustan Times10:09 UTCSave

Key points

From Hindustan Times’s report
  • CJI Surya Kant declines meeting with Kharge and Gandhi over voters list issues.
  • Court petitions on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) are before the top court.
  • CJI urges using judicial proceedings rather than administrative memoranda.
  • Leaders were advised to file petitions or attend hearings slated for Tuesday.
  • Congress seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation amid alleged SIR irregularities.

Why it matters. He urged them to use judicial proceedings because related petitions are already before the Supreme Court.

What to watch. Hearings are scheduled Tuesday, while Congress continues seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged SIR irregularities.

Coverage

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“Surya Kant's letter to Rahul Gandhi, Kharge reveals why CJI denied meeting request with opposition leaders: What we know”

Key points from Mint
  • CJI Surya Kant responded to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge's letter ahead of INDIA bloc march.
  • He advised invoking Article 32 rather than submitting a memorandum, citing separation of powers.
  • The court reportedly lacks administrative powers to address the issues raised by the letter.
  • Opposition aims to file petitions for vote theft concerns, SIR halt, and CEC removal.
  • CJI noted pending cases scheduled for hearing on 13 October and invited petitions.
SourceMintIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint

“‘Incompatible with judicial propriety’: CJI to Kharge, Gandhi over request for meet on voters list”

Key points from Hindustan Times
  • CJI Surya Kant declines meeting with Kharge and Gandhi over voters list issues.
  • Court petitions on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) are before the top court.
  • CJI urges using judicial proceedings rather than administrative memoranda.
  • Leaders were advised to file petitions or attend hearings slated for Tuesday.
  • Congress seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation amid alleged SIR irregularities.
SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceMintIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint“Surya Kant's letter to Rahul Gandhi, Kharge reveals why CJI denied meeting request with opposition leaders: What we know”
Key points from Mint
  • CJI Surya Kant responded to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge's letter ahead of INDIA bloc march.
  • He advised invoking Article 32 rather than submitting a memorandum, citing separation of powers.
  • The court reportedly lacks administrative powers to address the issues raised by the letter.
  • Opposition aims to file petitions for vote theft concerns, SIR halt, and CEC removal.
  • CJI noted pending cases scheduled for hearing on 13 October and invited petitions.
SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times“‘Incompatible with judicial propriety’: CJI to Kharge, Gandhi over request for meet on voters list”
Key points from Hindustan Times
  • CJI Surya Kant declines meeting with Kharge and Gandhi over voters list issues.
  • Court petitions on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) are before the top court.
  • CJI urges using judicial proceedings rather than administrative memoranda.
  • Leaders were advised to file petitions or attend hearings slated for Tuesday.
  • Congress seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation amid alleged SIR irregularities.

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