Today (6th May): The Supreme Court of India upheld the minimum marks requirement in Bihar Judicial Services Examination interviews, ruling that it does not violate the right to equality under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. The decision came in response to a plea from unsuccessful candidates, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fairness and transparency in the recruitment process.
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The Allahabad High Court has questioned whether government servants are allowed to communicate with the media freely. Justice JJ Munir has asked the State government to clarify if there are any restrictions in the service rules and directed the Department of Personnel to outline measures for training younger government servants to avoid impromptu media interactions if such restrictions exist.