Out of 221 names suggested for High Court judges since November 2022, 29 are still waiting for the Centre’s approval. SC/ST got only 4% posts, while minorities got 14%, showing a big gap.
Today, On 18th March, The Supreme Court expressed concern over the increasing rejection of bail pleas, cautioning against excessive restrictions on personal liberty. The bench emphasized that a democratic country should not function like a police state, stressing the importance of upholding constitutional rights. The court urged lower courts to adopt a balanced approach in granting bail, ensuring justice while preventing misuse of the law.