The Rajasthan High Court upheld the appointment of Padmesh Mishra, son of a sitting Supreme Court judge, as Additional Advocate General. The Court ruled that advocacy skill is not bound by years of experience and a quo warranto plea cannot challenge such appointments.
The Supreme Court on Monday (6th Jan) declined to hear a petition challenging Ashwani Kumar’s appointment as Administrator of the Delhi Waqf Board. The petitioner argues that Kumar unlawfully occupies the position post the Board’s term expiration in August 2023, and claims conflicts of interest exist due to his previous demolition recommendations of historical Waqf properties.
Professor Eqbal Hussain today has challenged the nullification of his appointment as Pro Vice Chancellor and Officiating Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia in the Delhi High Court. The court ruled the appointments invalid due to procedural lapses. A new appointment for Officiating Vice Chancellor is mandated within one week. The hearing is set for Monday.
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Today(on 10th April), The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea to remove Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal due to his arrest in a money laundering case, emphasizing its aversion to political interference. This marks the third unsuccessful attempt, with the Court stressing the prerogative of the executive and the need to prioritize national interest over personal agendas.
The Madras High Court Today rejected ‘quo warranto’ petitions against DMK Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin, P K Sekar Babu, and MP A Raja, dismissing challenges to their eligibility stemming from alleged disparaging remarks about Sanatana Dharma. Justice Anita Sumanth emphasized the responsibility of public officials to verify historical facts and maintain decorum, highlighting the court’s stance on free speech and public office conduct.
