Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court of India heard arguments on the Election Commission, with the point made that the body must not only be independent but also appear independent to the public. The remarks come amid ongoing legal scrutiny of how election commissioners are appointed and questions over public trust in the institution. Coverage in Hindi media is drawing wide attention to what exactly was said during the hearing.

India's Supreme Court has issued a major ruling requiring police to record written reasons before making arrests, in a move aimed at curbing arbitrary detentions. Odia-language outlets are highlighting the decision with the message that police can no longer arrest without justification, and the ruling is drawing wide attention across the country.