The Supreme Court appointed its former judge Hrishikesh Roy as the Bihar Cricket Association ombudsman after Justice Abhay S Oka declined to continue, saying the role involved an adjudicatory function he preferred not to undertake at this time.
Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka said he would have declined invitations from Adhivakta Parishad as a sitting judge due to perceived political leanings. He highlighted the need for strict judicial neutrality and urged both sitting and retired judges to maintain dignity and public trust in the legal system.
Justice AS Oka emphasized the ongoing threats to judicial independence in India during the Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial Lecture. He criticized delays in judicial appointments as damaging and demoralizing, urging judges and lawyers to remain vigilant. Oka highlighted historical instances of judicial integrity and encouraged future legal professionals to prioritize constitutional values over recognition.
Justice Abhay S Oka emphasized the vital link between environmental and social justice during his speech at the SILF Climate Change Conference 2025. He highlighted how pollution disproportionately impacts the poor and stressed that protecting the environment is essential for human dignity and health, urging support for environmental advocacy in India.
The Supreme Court ruled 2:1 that the Air Force School in Bamrauli is not a “State” under Article 12 of the Constitution, meaning contract employees cannot seek regularisation through writ petitions. The majority opinion emphasized the school’s private management, while the dissent highlighted its public function in education and significant control by the IAF.
Justice BV Nagarathna is set to become the first woman Chief Justice of India, joining the Supreme Court Collegium on May 25, 2025. Currently the fifth most senior judge, she will influence judicial appointments until her retirement on October 29, 2027. Her tenure signifies a historic development in India’s judiciary.