The Supreme Court, hearing the All India Judges Association v. Union of India case, questioned if prior Civil Judge experience should count twice in promotions. Justice Joymalya Bagchi warned that such practice could distort equality in the District Judge cadre.
The Supreme Court Collegium, under Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, faced obstacles in judicial appointments, with key recommendations for Saurabh Kirpal and R. John Sathyan stalled by the government. Notably, no women were recommended for the Supreme Court. Delays and concerns over government interference have prompted judicial discourse on these appointments.
