The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of rising rabies deaths from stray dog bites. The Court called the situation “extremely troubling” after a Times of India report.
A Supreme Court collegium member has proposed stricter criteria for appointing children of judges as High Court judges, highlighting the advantages they possess over first-generation lawyers. This issue arises amid concerns of nepotism in judicial appointments, prompting discussions about the need for reform in the selection process to enhance fairness and independence.
