Supreme Court Shocked at Goa Govt. Notifying HC Service Rules Different from Chief Justice's Draft; Asks Chief Secretary to Appear

The Supreme Court has expressed shock at the Goa government's decision to notify High Court service rules that differ from the draft proposed by the Chief Justice. The Court has asked the Chief Secretary of Goa to appear in person and explain the reasons behind this deviation. The Court emphasized the importance of aligning service rules with the recommendations of the Chief Justice to ensure the smooth functioning of the judiciary. This development underscores the judiciary's commitment to maintaining judicial independence and the necessity of collaboration between the executive and judiciary to uphold the rule of law.