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.
Justice Abhay S Oka retired from the Supreme Court, receiving heartfelt tributes for his courageous judgments and commitment to civil liberties. His colleagues praised his tireless work ethic, moral integrity, and dedication, even amid personal loss. Justice Oka’s legacy of fairness and environmental advocacy will profoundly impact the judiciary and future judges.
