The Supreme Court witnessed a candid exchange as judges and senior law officers defended court vacations, highlighting demanding constitutional responsibilities. The Solicitor General stressed, “We are not having 10-5 jobs… judges read 60 files, our office starts after 5 pm.”
The Supreme Court’s 2025 landmark judgments exposed deep structural flaws in governance, from delays and institutional inertia to misuse of discretion. The Court flagged failures in federal relations, anti-defection rulings, electoral processes, tribunals, investigations, and legislative privileges.
Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul has suggested that the Centre should enact a new law if it is dissatisfied with the striking down of the NJAC Act. He expressed concern over the executive delaying collegium recommendations for judicial appointments. Kaul emphasized the need for timely action to ensure a smooth appointment process. His remarks have reignited discussions on judicial reforms in India.
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, held an unprecedented meeting in Visakhapatnam to assess candidates for judgeship from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Courts. This marks a significant departure from traditional processes, allowing personal interaction to evaluate candidates’ suitability, while also addressing diversity concerns regarding family connections in judicial appointments.
