The Supreme Court of India criticised misuse of PILs as “private, publicity, paisa and political interest litigation” while hearing the Sabarimala case, stressing only genuine public causes deserve consideration amid concerns over frivolous petitions
The list of recommendations includes three women judges, including B.V. Nagarathna from the Karnataka High Court, who if elevated now, could become the country's first woman CJI in February 2027 and occupy the post until October 29, 2027.
