The Centre Today (Sept 19) told the Supreme Court that it will be providing some details next week concerning the collegium’s recommendations on the appointment of chief justices in several high courts in the country. The submissions to this effect were made by Attorney General R Venkataramani before a bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud while seeking an adjournment of the hearing on a PIL which is listed for hearing on Friday.
Today, On 6th September, the Supreme Court ruled that limited judicial scrutiny of Collegium decisions is permitted to ensure proper consultation among members. The decision allows review of consultation process but not the suitability of candidates. The Court emphasized collective decision-making in judicial appointments and directed a reconsideration of two District Judges’ candidacies for elevation.
The Supreme Court today granted relief to two Himachal Pradesh district judges, directing the High Court collegium to reconsider their promotion, citing disregarded merit and seniority. The Court criticized the unilateral decision-making process and instructed the collegium to adhere to established legal standards. This decision aligns with previous resolutions and requests from the Supreme Court collegium and the Law Minister.
Today, On 30th August, The Supreme Court Collegium upheld its decision to transfer Justice Shamim Ahmed from the Allahabad High Court to the Madras High Court, despite his request for reconsideration. This reaffirmation, aimed at improving judicial administration, demonstrates the meticulous consideration underlying judicial transfers in India, ensuring an effective judiciary nationwide.
Today (8th July): The Supreme Court of India is set to appoint two new judges to fill vacancies, with a focus on selecting candidates based on judicial integrity and experience. The collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, is considering several high court chief justices and senior judges for the appointments, aiming to fill the current vacancies in the apex court.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court collegium proposed the transfer of two judges from the Delhi High Court, namely Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, following their own requests for the transfers. Two esteemed judges from the Delhi High Court on Wednesday have officially requested transfers to other high courts. This move, as articulated […]
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