New Delhi, March 24 -- Literally meaning "something for something", 'Quid pro quo' is one of the most commonly used Latin phrases in English. It used to signify a favour or advantage given in return for something of equal value. The phrase is the talk of the town ever since the President of India Ram Nath Kovind nominated former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha. Gogoi took oath as member of the Council of States on 19th March three days after the nomination. The central government's decision to elevate the jurist to the Upper House barely four months after his retirement is seen as a direct reward for his controversial judgements that favoured the Narendra Modi government.
Three controversial judgements
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