By ruling that temple priest appointments cannot be restricted by caste or lineage, the Kerala High Court has reignited the long-running debate between constitutional equality and the limits of religious freedom in a secular state
Even as the apex court has warned the centre against arbitrary transfers of judges, the fact is that transfers impinge on judicial federalism and separation of powers and violate basic features doctrine
In a first, the apex court collegium will access the judicial records and judgments of judges of High Courts for elevation to the Court. Judges find this derogatory, while the rest of the fraternity welcomes it.