Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said courageous and independent judges have always existed and will continue to uphold justice. He added this is what keeps the Constitution, jurisprudence, and democracy alive throughout India’s history.
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 rejected a petition to abolish the Collegium system and reinstate the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). The Registrar emphasized the system’s legality, citied previous judgments, and deemed the petition repetitive and burdensome to the court. The rejected plea criticized the Collegium system and the 2015 judgment, which struck down the NJAC mechanism.
