Delhi High Court strucks down Central Government order for political clearance to judges for travelling abroad – India Legal


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An order by the Central government to seek political clearance for judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts mandatory for their private visits, was struck down by the Delhi High Court today. Division Bench of Justice Rajiv Shakdher and Justice Jasmeet Singh clearly said that this is uncalled for condition for the high offices that the judges hold. Petition was filed by one Aman Vachar who challenged the order of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) The petition stated that this only disrespecting and degrading the official positioning but also infringes the Right of Privacy of the judges. The...