Today, On 13th March, The Supreme Court of India told the Lokpal of India it need not follow the Delhi High Court direction for a fresh sanction exercise in the cash-for-query case involving Mahua Moitra. The bench said the interpretation needs closer examination.
The Rajasthan High Court asked the State government to explain why cut-off marks as low as zero were fixed for recruiting Class IV employees in reserved categories. Justice Anand Sharma called the situation “shocking,” saying it raises serious questions about maintaining standards in public employment.
Today, On 17th February, The Supreme Court declined to entertain another plea seeking fresh rules for regulating public speeches by constitutional authorities, noting its reluctance to repeatedly revisit issues already settled in earlier judgments. It said speech begins in thought, urging discipline.
