Today, On 24th March, The Supreme Court strongly criticized the Punjab government for its repeated failure to ensure the presence of its counsel during hearings. Observing the absence, the bench remarked, “State of Punjab means absent,” highlighting the state’s negligence in legal proceedings.
Today, On 20th August, The Gujarat High Court criticized the State for submitting poorly drafted affidavits, urging them to “put their house in order.” Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal expressed concern that the affidavits lacked proper para-wise replies to the writ petitions. The Court reprimanded the State’s lawyers and emphasized the need for better affidavit drafting to avoid jeopardizing the State’s case.