The Supreme Court rejected a petition to abolish the Collegium system and reinstate the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). The Registrar emphasized the system’s legality, citied previous judgments, and deemed the petition repetitive and burdensome to the court. The rejected plea criticized the Collegium system and the 2015 judgment, which struck down the NJAC mechanism.
Former Supreme Court Justice Rohinton Nariman proposed a reform for India’s Collegium system, suggesting a panel with the Chief Justice and four retired judges to enhance judicial independence and address system flaws. He also emphasized the importance of transparency in the selection process and the inclusion of practicing members of the legal profession in the nomination process. The proposed framework aims to ensure well-qualified and committed judges while fostering judicial independence and accountability.
On Sunday(21st April),Retired Justice Nariman criticized the Collegium system for neglecting independent judges like Justice Kureshi. He highlighted its failure to recognize exceptional competence and independence, leading to regrettable exclusions. Nariman’s remarks underscore the need to revisit the system and implement reforms to uphold judicial integrity and credibility in India.
Justice Akil Kureshi honored with the SGS Ethics Award for his dedication to upholding India’s essence in the legal profession. His commitment to integrity and ethical conduct in the judiciary was recognized. He emphasized the importance of unity in diversity and advocated for reforms in the Collegium system, while expressing concern over human rights violations.
New Delhi: In a move that signals a potential shift in the judicial appointment process in India, the Supreme Court, under the stewardship of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, has decided to form a special bench. This decision is in response to a plea challenging the existing collegium system, a method that has long governed […]
Justice Rohinton Nariman, a former Supreme Court Justice, has proposed a significant reform in the judicial appointment system in India, suggesting the inclusion of retired judges in the Collegium system. This recommendation comes amidst ongoing debates about the effectiveness and transparency of the current system. Also read-Free And Fair Elections A Chimera?” – Justice Nariman […]