AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj accused BJP of weakening institutions after the Supreme Court’s reported “crook” remark on the ED. He warned that without strict action, court observations will remain meaningless.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL regarding judicial vacancies, clarifying that judicial appointments are high-level constitutional roles, not regular government jobs. The court acknowledged ongoing efforts to address the judge shortage, which currently leaves the Delhi High Court with only 36 judges against a sanctioned strength of 60, impacting timely justice delivery.
Justice Gavai of the Supreme Court emphasized that reservation policies cannot apply to constitutional appointments, requiring merit-based selections. He advocated for continued reservation for underprivileged communities while insisting on transparency and integrity in judiciary appointments. His personal pledge to refrain from post-retirement roles highlights a commitment to judicial independence and reform in India’s reservation approach.