Today, On 21st May, In the Puja Khedkar case, the Supreme Court questioned the seriousness of the allegations, asking, “Has she committed murder?” and granted anticipatory bail to the former IAS probationer, noting the charges didn’t warrant immediate custody.
The Union Law Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that 38 candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and BC are being considered for High Court judgeships. Among the 205 pending recommendations by High Court Collegiums, 16.8% have been from these backgrounds since 2018. The government’s stance on approving candidates based on social media activity remains vague.