Delhi HC initiates criminal contempt action against Kejriwal, other AAP leaders

IANS | May 14, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday initiated criminal contempt proceedings against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and several other AAP leaders, holding that a “coordinated campaign” had been carried out to scandalise the judiciary in connection with proceedings related to the excise policy case.

'Why not an independent member?': SC flags executive dominance in appointment of CEC, ECs

IANS | May 14, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday raised questions over the Centre’s law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), observing that the present selection mechanism appeared to place effective control with the executive and reduced the role of the Leader of Opposition to a mere "show of independence".