Today, On 8th April, The Rajasthan High Court issued a notice to Padmesh Mishra, the son of Supreme Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, seeking his response to a petition challenging his appointment as Additional Advocate General (AAG). The plea raises concerns over potential conflict of interest, as Padmesh was appointed in 2024 to represent the state before the Supreme Court. The petition questions the transparency and fairness of the selection process. The matter is currently under judicial scrutiny.
On November 21, the Andhra Pradesh Assembly unanimously approved a resolution to establish a High Court bench in Kurnool, introduced by Minister N Md Farooq. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed the resolution will be sent to the Central government, reinforcing the state’s commitment to development post-bifurcation in 2014.
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted similarities between the State Cabinet’s advice against prosecuting Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case and the Advocate General’s opinion. He criticized the lack of independent thought, suggesting that AI could have been used to paraphrase the content. The case surrounds allegations of corruption related to land allocation. Various respondents are challenging Siddaramaiah’s petition against the prosecution sanction, with the High Court extending its interim order. The next hearing is set for September 2, with Siddaramaiah’s representatives preparing to make additional submissions.