Out of 26 names cleared by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre approved 24 for the Allahabad High Court. Advocates Adnan Ahmad and Jai Krishna Upadhyay were kept pending, raising concerns over selective appointments.
The Allahabad High Court has temporarily stayed the suspension of Kanpur ACP Mohammad Mohsin Khan, who was suspended in a sexual harassment case. The court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to respond by July 28, stating the suspension appeared hasty and arbitrary. The case will continue with further hearings planned.