Overview

• On July 28, the Supreme Court collegium recommended Aarti Arun Sathe for elevation to the Bombay High Court.
• Maharashtra opposition leaders, led by NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar, urged revocation of the recommendation over fears her former BJP role may erode judicial neutrality.
• Congress MP Hibi Eden secured a Lok Sabha adjournment motion on August 6 to debate the nomination and press ministers for explanations.
• The central government has not yet issued the formal notification to confirm her appointment, postponing any induction to the bench.
• BJP spokespeople maintained Sathe’s eligibility, noting her January 2024 resignation from party posts and emphasizing the selection was merit-based.