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    $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );
    return $args;
} );

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        if ( isset( $views[ $key ] ) ) {
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                1
            );
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		<title>Delhi Court Seeks Responses from Sonia Gandhi and Police on Plea Challenging Earlier Order on Citizenship-Linked Voter Entry</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Delhi court on Tuesday requested responses from senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the Delhi Police regarding a petition challenging a magistrate’s decision not to order an investigation into allegations surrounding her inclusion in electoral rolls before she gained Indian citizenship in 1983. Special Judge Vishal Gogne issued notices while hearing a revision petition [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theedgemedia.in/delhi-court-seeks-response-sonia-gandhi-voter-roll-plea">Delhi Court Seeks Responses from Sonia Gandhi and Police on Plea Challenging Earlier Order on Citizenship-Linked Voter Entry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theedgemedia.in">The Edge Media</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Delhi court on Tuesday requested responses from senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the Delhi Police regarding a petition challenging a magistrate’s decision not to order an investigation into allegations surrounding her inclusion in electoral rolls before she gained<strong> Indian citizenship in 1983</strong>.</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Special Judge Vishal Gogne</strong> issued notices while hearing a revision petition that disputes the magistrate’s September 11 ruling.</span></p></blockquote>
<p>The earlier order had rejected the complaint, stating that the allegations appeared crafted to confer legal authority on the court despite lacking <strong>merit</strong>,<strong> substance</strong>, or<strong> jurisdictional validity</strong>.</p>
<p>The judge has scheduled the case for further hearing on <strong>January 6</strong>.</p>
<p>The revision plea was submitted by<strong> advocate Vikas Tripathi</strong>, who serves as<strong> vice president</strong> of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association at Rouse Avenue courts.</p>
<p>Representing Tripathi, senior advocate Pavan Narang told the magisterial court that Sonia Gandhi’s name was allegedly added to the New Delhi constituency voter list<strong> in January 1980</strong>, a period during <strong>which she had not</strong> yet become an Indian citizen.</p>
<p>The petitioner further alleged that the entry involved <strong>falsification of records</strong> and resulted in deception of a public authority.</p>
<p>However, the magistrate<strong> dismissed the original plea</strong> seeking an<strong> investigation</strong>, concluding that the complainant was attempting to trigger <strong>criminal proceedings</strong> by urging the court to assume a jurisdiction it did not legally possess.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theedgemedia.in/delhi-court-seeks-response-sonia-gandhi-voter-roll-plea">Delhi Court Seeks Responses from Sonia Gandhi and Police on Plea Challenging Earlier Order on Citizenship-Linked Voter Entry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theedgemedia.in">The Edge Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>“If Constitutional Officers Fail in Their Duties, Should Courts Sit Idle?” – Supreme Court’s Scathing Observation</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Court’s fiery observation about constitutional officers neglecting their duties has triggered a storm in political and legal circles.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theedgemedia.in/supreme-court-warning-constitutional-duties-2">“If Constitutional Officers Fail in Their Duties, Should Courts Sit Idle?” – Supreme Court’s Scathing Observation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theedgemedia.in">The Edge Media</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Court of India has made a sharp remark that is resonating across legal and political circles. In a recent hearing, the bench observed, “If constitutional authorities do not fulfill their duties, should the judiciary merely sit idle?” The comment has brought fresh focus to the question of accountability among elected representatives and officials occupying constitutional positions.</p>
<p>Legal experts see this as a stern warning against negligence in governance. Constitutional authorities, which include governors, chief ministers, and other officials, hold critical responsibilities to ensure that democracy functions effectively. When such duties are ignored, the burden falls on the judiciary to intervene – a situation the court clearly wants to avoid.</p>
<p>Political analysts believe the remark is a reflection of the judiciary’s growing frustration with rising cases of institutional breakdown. Critics argue that the over-dependence on courts for every governance issue dilutes the separation of powers, while supporters say the judiciary is the last line of defense when constitutional values are undermined.</p>
<p>The statement has already triggered intense discussions among politicians, lawyers, and activists. Many now expect stricter scrutiny of cases involving negligence by public office holders.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theedgemedia.in/supreme-court-warning-constitutional-duties-2">“If Constitutional Officers Fail in Their Duties, Should Courts Sit Idle?” – Supreme Court’s Scathing Observation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theedgemedia.in">The Edge Media</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Court of India has made a sharp remark that is resonating across legal and political circles. In a recent hearing, the bench observed, “If constitutional authorities do not fulfill their duties, should the judiciary merely sit idle?” The comment has brought fresh focus to the question of accountability among elected representatives and officials occupying constitutional positions.</p>
<p>Legal experts see this as a stern warning against negligence in governance. Constitutional authorities, which include governors, chief ministers, and other officials, hold critical responsibilities to ensure that democracy functions effectively. When such duties are ignored, the burden falls on the judiciary to intervene – a situation the court clearly wants to avoid.</p>
<p>Political analysts believe the remark is a reflection of the judiciary’s growing frustration with rising cases of institutional breakdown. Critics argue that the over-dependence on courts for every governance issue dilutes the separation of powers, while supporters say the judiciary is the last line of defense when constitutional values are undermined.</p>
<p>The statement has already triggered intense discussions among politicians, lawyers, and activists. Many now expect stricter scrutiny of cases involving negligence by public office holders.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theedgemedia.in/supreme-court-warning-constitutional-duties">If Constitutional Officers Fail in Their Duties, Should Courts Sit Idle?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theedgemedia.in">The Edge Media</a>.</p>
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