The Supreme Court of India refused to order reservation for OBC advocates in the appointment of government pleaders in Madhya Pradesh, citing absence of any statutory mandate. However, the Court strongly urged the MP Advocate General to ensure fair representation of marginalised communities and women in future appointments.
The Kerala High Court directed the State Government to clarify whether Government Pleaders are classified as Gazetted Officers within one month. This decision arose from a petition concerning marriage registration, where the application was rejected due to attestation issues. The Court emphasized the need for clarity on this status to avoid confusion.
Today(5th September),The Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam, has criticized the West Bengal government for not sending lawyers to non-political cases despite prior instructions. This rebuke occurred during a hearing of a PIL on tiger attack victims in the Sunderbans.
