Shyam Rangeela denied nomination filing again in Varanasi today, hope persists
Varanasi: Shyam Rangeela, a renowned comedian who has decided to go up against PM Modi from the Varanasi seat for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was once again stopped from filing his nomination.
Shyam Rangeela through a post on X in Hindi informed that he had reached the Varanasi Election Commission Office at around 9:15 AM on the 14th of May. He further said that he has not received any reply from anywhere and he still continues to hope to be able to file the nomination.
वाराणसी चुनाव आयोग कार्यालय
— Shyam Rangeela (@ShyamRangeela) May 14, 2024
14 मई, सुबह 9:15 बजे लगभग पहुँच गये है,
कहीं से कोई जवाब नहीं आ रहा,
लेकिन नामांकन की उम्मीद अभी भी नहीं छोड़ी है हमने pic.twitter.com/MfirxtfNZk
In another tweet Shyam tagged the Election Commission and requested them to respond. He further informed that he has tried everything like mail, call, office and he has not received any response from anywhere. He also reminded the election commission about the ticking clock with only three hours left to file nomination.
@ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI please Respond,
— Shyam Rangeela (@ShyamRangeela) May 14, 2024
मेल,कॉल, office सब कोशिश कर ली, कहीं से कोई जवाब नहीं है
तीन घंटे है , कृपया हमारा नामांकन ले लीजिए pic.twitter.com/yiZgTLQKvc
This latest development follows Rangeela's previous video statement where he condemned the alleged obstructionism in the nomination process. He recounted the plight of numerous candidates who were denied nomination forms despite waiting at the collectorate since early morning on May 10 and 13.
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Accusing the authorities of curtailing democracy and favoring PM Modi's uncontested victory, Rangeela remained resolute in his decision to contest the elections. Despite completing all required procedures, he and others were reportedly barred from entering.
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Ordinance issued to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38
New Delhi (PTI): The government has promulgated an ordinance to increase the strength of the Supreme Court from the present 34 judges to 38, including the Chief Justice of India.
The law ministry notified the ordinance on Saturday, which amended the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, to increase the sanctioned strength of the top court.
So far, the sanctioned strength of the top court was 34, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Now, the number of judges has been increased by four, taking the sanctioned strength to 38.
The top court will now have 37 judges, other than the CJI.
With the apex court having two vacancies at present, and the ordinance coming into force immediately, the Supreme Court Collegium will now have to recommend six names for appointment as judges in the top court.
A bill will be brought in the Monsoon Session of Parliament to convert the ordinance – an executive order – into a law passed by Parliament.
The Union Cabinet had cleared a draft bill on May 5 to increase the number of apex court judges.
The strength of the Supreme Court was last increased from 30 to 33 (excluding the CJI) in 2019.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, as originally enacted in 1956, put the maximum number of judges (excluding the CJI) at 10.
This number was increased to 13 by the Supreme Court (Number of Judges), Amendment Act, 1960, and to 17 by another amendment to the law.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 1986, augmented the strength of judges from 17 to 25, excluding the CJI.
A fresh amendment in 2009 further increased the strength from 25 to 30.
Article 124(3) of the Constitution lists the qualifications required to become a Supreme Court judge.
An Indian citizen who has either served as a high court judge for at least five years, or as an advocate for 10 years, or is a distinguished jurist, can be appointed to the top court.
The strength of the Supreme Court is increased based on the recommendations of the CJI, who writes to the Union law minister. After consulting the finance ministry, the Department of Justice under the law ministry moves the Cabinet with a draft bill.
