Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam cleared 1,777 appeals related to deletions from voter lists in West Bengal and dismissed 60 appeals challenging new voter inclusions. Appointed by the Election Commission, he handled cases across multiple districts at the SIR appellate tribunal. His disposal speed has sparked scrutiny of performance across similar tribunals.
The Supreme Court will examine the NCLT bar association’s locus standi as it challenges the Centre’s 2019 notification that fixed tribunal members’ terms at three years or until age 65. The court said whether members can continue beyond three years hinges on the decision on the association’s standing. Further hearing is set for July 20.
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