Supreme Court Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gaval stressed the crucial role of judicial review in India’s governance at a Harvard Kennedy School lecture, highlighting its impact on executive accountability and policy shaping. He emphasized the judiciary’s duty to ensure legality and constitutionality of government actions, and the transformative influence of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in empowering citizens and upholding constitutional vitality.
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Today (28th March): The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL aiming to oust Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. The Court affirmed that the issue falls under the executive and should be addressed by the President or Governor. It emphasized the separation of powers and refused to intervene in the matter.
On Monday (11th march): The Supreme Court set aside the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision supporting the elevated ratings in IAS officer Ashok Khemka’s Annual Confidential Report. The court emphasized that the evaluation of IAS officers should be left to the executive branch, citing its expertise and authority. This reinforces the principle of administrative oversight within the executive’s purview.