Casual Exercise of Judicial Power: Allahabad HC Seeks Explanation After Trial Judge Invokes Non-Existent SC/ST Act Provision

The Allahabad High Court has sought an explanation from a Trial Judge in Aligarh for summoning an accused under a non-existent provision of the SC/ST Act, highlighting a potential violation of the fundamental right to personal liberty under Article 21, pointing casual exercise of judicial power.

Fundamental Defect in the Collegium System: Ex-SC Judge Justice Katju’s Letter to CJI Gavai Urges Formation of 11-Judge Bench

Ex-SC Judge Justice Katju highlights the fundamental defect in the Collegium system in his open letter to CJI B.R. Gavai, urging immediate formation of an 11-judge bench to revisit Second and Third Judges’ case verdicts.