A PIL in the Delhi High Court challenges the Centre’s appointment of over 650 advocates as government counsel, alleging many have not cleared the mandatory AIBE. The Court has asked the Centre to clarify the selection criteria before the next hearing on December 11.
Justice Abhay Oka, in his retirement speech, criticized the Supreme Court’s emphasis on the Chief Justice while advocating for democratic reform and greater attention to trial courts. He emphasized the need for transparency and collaboration among judges, highlighting the challenges faced by lower courts and expressing hope for change under the new Chief Justice, BR Gavai.