Delay in Filling 39% of Existing Vacancies as HC Collegiums Have Not Yet Recommended Candidates, Says Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal highlighted a significant delay in filling nearly 39% of high court vacancies in India, with 357 judges’ positions vacant as of July 19. The government has only received 219 recommendations from high court collegiums for appointments. Delays in the judicial appointment process impact the efficiency of the system, requiring collaboration between government and collegiums for timely appointments.