The Allahabad High Court revealed that UP police often pressure judges, especially CJMs, to deliver specific rulings. The Court warned, “Dekhiye isko na police State nai banane dena (We can’t allow this).”
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that complaints, service records, and inquiry details of judicial officers are personal information and cannot be disclosed under the RTI Act. The Court held that such disclosures lack public interest and are protected under Sections 8(1)(j) and 8(1)(e) of the RTI Act.
Today, On 19th November, in the District Judge Appointments case, Supreme Court says Selection Grade follows merit cum seniority and orders all States and UTs to amend service rules within three months, ensuring uniform implementation of new roster, seniority, and promotion guidelines across the judicial services system.
