“Let the CIC Decide First”: Delhi High Court Rejects Journalists’ Plea for Public Access to RTI Hearings

Delhi High Court told journalists to approach CIC and Supreme Court for public access to its hearings.
Court stressed avoiding multiple proceedings and promoting procedural clarity.

Supreme Court: Job Advertisements Without Vacancy Details Deemed Invalid and Unlawful

NEW DELHI: On February 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared the 2010 recruitment process conducted by the Jharkhand government for Class-IV employees to be “illegal” and “unconstitutional”. The Court quashed the entire recruitment process, ordering the state government to issue new advertisements for these positions within six months.

“The Better the Bar, The Better Are The Judges”: CJI Sanjiv Khanna Advocates Minimum Stipend For Junior Lawyers

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the importance of a strong Bar for an effective judiciary, advocating for a minimum stipend for junior lawyers to combat financial insecurity. He emphasized the essential role of lawyers in the justice system, the need for alternative dispute resolution, and collective responsibility in addressing legal challenges.