Former CJI B R Gavai said the collegium system is currently the most suitable for India despite its flaws. He also urged the government to implement the National Litigation Policy to reduce court pendency.
Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta said the Collegium did not always protect judges who showed courage and integrity in the past. He warned that lack of protection may discourage judges from choosing ethics over career growth.
Today, On 23rd February, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sternly rebuked Advocate Mathews Nedumpara for reckless submissions while mentioning a petition challenging the collegium system. Warning him of strict action, CJI said, “Be careful… you have seen me in Chandigarh and Delhi.”
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Orissa High Court Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo for appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by CJI Surya Kant on December 18.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that judicial appointments under the Collegium system will strongly prioritise merit, integrity, experience, and the right judicial temperament. He emphasised balanced transparency in the appointment process while safeguarding institutional integrity.
Today, On 26th November, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant inaugurated the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, marking a significant moment for the legal fraternity on the nation’s 76th Constitution Day. He urged renewed integrity and resolve.
Former CJI Gavai said while responding to Justice Nagarathna’s objection, If the dissent had any merit, four other judges would have agreed, He emphasised that such disagreements are not new and the Collegium still upheld Justice Pancholi’s elevation.
Outgoing CJI B.R. Gavai has released official data showing that 93 out of 129 names were approved for High Court judges during his tenure. The figures also reveal details on caste, minority and women representation in the Collegium’s recommendations.
NGO Janshruti has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court under Article 32 urging reforms in the judge appointment process. The plea calls for replacing the opaque Collegium system with a transparent, objective, and statutory mechanism.
CJI B R Gavai hailed Dr. B R Ambedkar as a “true nationalist” and credited the Constitution for keeping India united and strong despite challenges. He also clarified that the Collegium system involves both the judiciary and the government.
