The Narendra Modi government has asked the Supreme Court collegium to “reconsider” several names – including that of senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal – recommended for appointment as high court judges. Kirpal, who is gay, recently told NDTV his elevation has been “stalled” because of his sexual orientation.
India Ahead reported that “one of the apparent reasons for rejecting Kirpal’s name seems to be the 50-year-old lawyer’s partner, who is a foreigner” – the Intelligence Bureau said “his European partner can become a security risk”.
