New Delhi: A huge setback for the Gujarat government. The Supreme Court blocked the promotion of 68 judicial officers, including the magistrate who punished Rahul Gandhi. A bench of justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar will hear the proceedings. The stay was based on the recommendation of the High Court and the notification issued by the Gujarat government.
The Supreme Court pointed out that the recommendation and notification are illegal. The interim stay of the court is on a petition challenging the appointment. The promotion of Harish Hashmukh Bhai Verma, who passed the verdict that disqualified Rahul Gandhi, was earlier controversial.
The Supreme Court also mentioned that promotion should be done based on merit and seniority.
