Today (28th March): The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL aiming to oust Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. The Court affirmed that the issue falls under the executive and should be addressed by the President or Governor. It emphasized the separation of powers and refused to intervene in the matter.
The Supreme Court Bar Association publicly disavows President Adish Aggarwala’s request to the President of India for a presidential reference on the electoral bonds case, regarding it as an attempt to undermine the Supreme Court’s authority. This move raises concerns about the integrity and independence of legal institutions, leaving lingering questions about Aggarwala’s motivations.
The Supreme Court of India Today ruled out the need for written exams and viva voce for appointing Presidents of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions, as the positions are filled exclusively by retired High Court judges. The Court emphasized the importance of judicial oversight in the appointment process and directed the Central government to propose amendments for fair and transparent appointments at the district level, ensuring a balance between experience and transparency.
“Why doesn’t the Union draft the proposed rules, and then we review them, considering that members of the Commission are drawn from finance, etc.?”: CJI remarked.
