During the Supreme Court hearing on women’s reservation in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections, CJI Surya Kant emphasized his impartiality. He stated he did not want anyone to perceive that he was favoring his home state.
The Supreme Court asked Maharashtra to consider delaying local body poll nominations while it examines the 27% OBC quota issue. The court warned that continuing the process may complicate elections already under legal scrutiny.
The Supreme Court quashed the Telangana government’s appointment of Prof. M. Kodandaram and Amir Ali Khan as Members of the Legislative Council under the Governor’s quota, ruling the selection process invalid and contrary to constitutional provisions.
