The Supreme Court allowed a serving Uttarakhand judicial officer to appear in the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services examination, overturning an unexplained denial by the High Court. Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan quashed the rejection, reinforcing standards in recruitment.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna’s brief six-month tenure was marked by significant reforms in judicial processes and transparency, addressing backlog issues and improving case listings. He maintained accountability within the judiciary and managed sensitive cases with composure. His leadership left the Supreme Court more stable and open, continuing the legacy of his predecessor.
