The Delhi High Court criticised the Central government for not holding Cantonment Board elections since 2015 and for repeatedly using notifications to run boards without elected members. The Court warned that such actions may amount to a colourable exercise of power in a democratic system.
The Delhi High Court on Monday(25th Nov) criticized the government’s funding dispute over a flyover repair, emphasizing that safety must come first. Concerns arose about accountability if the structure were to collapse, as both the TTDC and PWD shifted responsibility. The court expressed frustration about ongoing bureaucratic delays impacting public safety and infrastructure financing.
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, updated its appointments for Chief Justices of four High Courts due to prior delays from the Central Government. New recommendations now include Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji for Meghalaya, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait for Madhya Pradesh, Justice GS Sandhawalia for Himachal Pradesh, and Justice Tashi Rabstan for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.