The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) condemned threats and a coordinated social media campaign against MP Judge Tabassum Khan, saying judicial orders must be challenged in appellate courts, not through intimidation, as such conduct undermines judicial independence and the rule of law.
Civil Judge Aditi Kumar Sharma, who quit in protest after accusing a colleague of harassment, has rejoined service following assurance from a High Court panel. She called her earlier resignation “a statement of protest.”
The Supreme Court refused to modify its verdict, keeping the three-year law practice requirement for eligibility in judicial services exams. Serving judges cannot use their experience to appear for fresh exams in other states.
