Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman said Shanti Bhushan was a man of tremendous commitment who quit the BJP because he believed it lacked secularism. He recalled that Bhushan always acted according to principles shaped by his family’s strong secular tradition.
Justice KV Viswanathan highlighted the significance of the Basic Structure Doctrine at the launch of Justice Rohinton Nariman’s book. He asserted its protection of the Constitution’s core values, emphasizing that critics have failed to provide compelling counterarguments. The Kesavananda Bharati case established limits on Parliament’s amending power, safeguarding democratic principles.
NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman recently praised the contribution of former Attorney General KK Venugopal in shaping his career. At the same time, he shared how it was his “great misfortune” that, as a judge, he often had to rule against Venugopal because the latter represented the government.
Former Supreme Court Justice Rohinton Nariman proposed a reform for India’s Collegium system, suggesting a panel with the Chief Justice and four retired judges to enhance judicial independence and address system flaws. He also emphasized the importance of transparency in the selection process and the inclusion of practicing members of the legal profession in the nomination process. The proposed framework aims to ensure well-qualified and committed judges while fostering judicial independence and accountability.
Justice Rohinton Nariman, a former Supreme Court Justice, has proposed a significant reform in the judicial appointment system in India, suggesting the inclusion of retired judges in the Collegium system. This recommendation comes amidst ongoing debates about the effectiveness and transparency of the current system. Also read-Free And Fair Elections A Chimera?” – Justice Nariman […]
