Centre for Public Interest Litigation vs Union of India — CAG appointment process

A public interest group has asked the Supreme Court to review how the government chooses the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. They argue that the current selection process is flawed and threatens the independence of this important office. The group wants the court to intervene to ensure the person in charge of auditing government spending remains truly neutral and free from political influence.

The Supreme Court is considering a request to change how the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is chosen. Currently, the government makes this appointment, but a new petition asks for an independent committee that includes the Chief Justice of India to oversee the process. The court has officially asked the government to respond to this proposal. This move aims to make the selection process more transparent and free from political influence.

The Supreme Court has denied a request from a former telecom company to get back its 1.45 billion rupee license fee. The court ruled that the company was involved in the 2G spectrum fraud and acted as a partner in the wrongdoing. Because of this participation in the scam, the judges decided the company is not entitled to a refund of its payment.

The government is defending its decision to appoint Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner in court. This case began because critics argued the appointment did not follow proper rules and procedures. The government maintains that the appointment was made in the public interest to ensure effective policing in the capital. The court is now reviewing these arguments to decide if the selection process was lawful and appropriate.