Delhi High Court has sought NIA’s reply on jailed MP Engineer Rashid’s plea seeking interim bail or government-funded security to attend the Monsoon Session of Parliament. He objected to a ₹17 lakh personal cost for 12 days.
The Calcutta High Court allowed a government doctor to resign and contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the public interest served by individuals aspiring to be public representatives. Dr. Pranat Tudu’s case from Jhargram Government Medical College sparked discussions on individual rights and public interest, referencing Clause 14 of the West Bengal Service Rules. The court’s decision sets a precedent for political participation in public service roles.
