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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Topic: Higher judiciary

Higher judiciary scores poorly on transparency where it matters most—collegium decisions, RTI replies

A first-of-its-kind assessment, new report by Justice Access and Lowering Delays in India (JALDI) Initiative at Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy unveils the ‘Judicial Transparency Index’.

SC shows leniency after petitioner causes ruckus at hearing, hurls papers, uses foul words for CJI

The youth from Lucknow, Prabal Pratap, was removed by security personnel after disruption. He had appeared in person to present his case & 'ordered' judges for FIR against Lucknow ACP.

‘Main gunda hoon’: Heated exchange with lawyer puts spotlight back on MP High Court judge Rajesh Gupta

A New Delhi-based advocate, who saw the drama unfold Monday, has made a representation before MP Chief Justice and emailed court’s Registrar General giving details of episode.

Holding judges to account can’t be about collective conscience. It must fix a broken system

In this climate of populism, the clamour for accountability can easily transform into evaluation becoming a lever of control rather than a tool for feedback and improvement.

8 of 25 high courts have only 1 woman judge. Data shows poor representation in higher judiciary

Moreover, data shared by Modi govt in Parliament this week shows only 17% of lawyers elevated as judges to various high courts across the country since 2018 were women.

Black coat, My lord, long leaves—How Indian judiciary can be decolonised

Indian judiciary needs a Dharma-based approach. Its emphasis on 'Rights' is colonial concept.

Can Justice Shekhar Yadav be removed? A look at judicial ethics code & disciplinary process

Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav has been in the eye of a storm after he made controversial remarks about Muslims at a VHP event. Supreme Court has taken note.

‘Diversity deficit’ — House panel calls for more inclusivity in higher judiciary to bolster trust

SC & HC collegiums should recommend adequate number of SC/ST/OBC, minority & women candidates, says parliamentary committee. It also calls for raising retirement age of HC judges.

Advocate Sundaresan not on govt list of 3 new Bombay HC judges despite Collegium reiteration

Collegium reiterated his candidature in January. But, law ministry notified appointments of Shailesh Pramod Brahme, Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwalla, & Jitendra Shantilal Jain on 12 June.

‘Govt is not nation’ — 300 lawyers slam Rijiju’s ‘anti-India’ remark against retd judges

In a statement, the lawyers said minister is 'clearly sending a message that no voice of dissent will be spared', adding that retired judges have ‘shepherded’ courts through thick & thin.

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Why Prashant Kishor’s Bankipur victory in Bihar should ring alarm bells for Modi-Shah’s BJP

With an estimated 1.6 lakh of its 3.79 lakh voters being upper-caste Hindus, Bankipur has been a BJP stronghold for three decades. Prashant Kishor has breached that fortress decisively.

RBI cracked whip on 87 urban co-op banks in 2021 for violations. Only 27 remain under regulatory curbs

Govt told Parliament that Maharashtra accounted for nearly half of the banks placed under RBI’s regulatory directions; DICGC settled Rs 18,931 crore in depositor claims.

Gorkha recruitment rests with Nepal, Agnipath only route to join Indian Army, says ex-CDS Chauhan

Recruitment of Nepali Gorkhas into Indian Army is on hold since 2022 with Nepal viewing four-yr tenure of Agnipath scheme, among others, as inconsistent with historical frameworks.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.