The Supreme Court set aside the Bihar government’s cancellation of the 2019 junior engineer selection process, labeling it “impermissible.” The court ordered the Bihar Technical Service Commission to continue appointing candidates based on a fresh select list, emphasizing that altering recruitment rules post-process compromises candidates’ rights. Appointments must be completed within specified timeframes.
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Today, On 29th August, A Criminal Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court, seeking an FIR against Public Works Department engineers following the collapse of a 40-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra. The petition emphasizes the need for accountability, public safety, and the integrity of public works. This incident has sparked widespread concern and ignited a debate on the quality of public infrastructure projects.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court criticized the UT administration’s “couldn’t care less” attitude towards complying with its orders and warned of “firm measures” if compliance is not ensured. The court has ordered key officials to appear for a hearing today after two of them missed a previous court appearance, leading to the bench’s frustration.
