The Union Law Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that 38 candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and BC are being considered for High Court judgeships. Among the 205 pending recommendations by High Court Collegiums, 16.8% have been from these backgrounds since 2018. The government’s stance on approving candidates based on social media activity remains vague.
The Union Law Ministry denied rushing the appointment of two election commissioners to preempt Supreme Court decisions on the 2023 law. The Central Government defended the appointments, stating the absence of a judicial member did not affect the Election Commission’s autonomy. The Supreme Court declined to stay the appointments despite objections.
Retired Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Ajit Singh, challenges unequal pension system by petitioning the Supreme Court. He argues for parity between judges from district judiciary and the bar, highlighting unfair treatment of judicial service tenure. The case holds implications for reshaping the pension landscape, with the Supreme Court seeking responses, adding weight to the ongoing pension system discussion.
Haryana Government Defends Decision on District Judges’ Appointment, Cites Union Law Ministry’s Opinion The Haryana government has stood firm on its decision to reject the recommendations put forth by the High Court concerning the appointment of Additional and District Sessions judges in the state. In a detailed affidavit, Haryana’s Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal, highlighted that […]
