The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the Centre’s advisory on singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram in schools. The Court ruled that the advisory is optional, noting there is no law making the national song mandatory.
Justice Vibhu Bakhru has been appointed to perform the duties of Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, following Justice Manmohan’s elevation to the Supreme Court. This appointment, under Article 223 of the Constitution, ensures judicial continuity and efficient functioning in one of India’s busiest high courts, reflecting the ongoing evolution of the country’s judicial system.
