While reacting to the controversy over Chief Justice’s nephew recommended for High Court judge post, Ex-SC Judge Abhay S. Oka said CJI must distance himself and any judge should step aside if their relative’s name comes up in the collegium.
Senior Advocate Vikas Pahwa has appealed to CJI BR Gavai to halt the proposed transfers of Justices Arun Monga and Tara Vitasta Ganju, citing their outstanding contributions at Delhi High Court. He emphasized that their relocation could impact timely justice delivery and public confidence in the judiciary.
