NGO Janshruti has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court under Article 32 urging reforms in the judge appointment process. The plea calls for replacing the opaque Collegium system with a transparent, objective, and statutory mechanism.
Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar advocates for replacing India’s collegium system with a better mechanism for judicial appointments, akin to the NJAC. He argues that judicial independence isn’t compromised by having government representatives in the appointment process. Kumar emphasizes addressing increasing challenges to parliamentary laws and calls for reforms to enhance judicial integrity.
The Supreme Court Collegium is considering a proposal to limit the appointment of judges’ relatives to judicial positions. This move aims to promote fairness and inclusivity in the judiciary, creating opportunities for first-generation lawyers. Experts believe it could enhance diversity and improve representation from underrepresented communities in constitutional courts. The step reflects a growing emphasis on merit-based selections in India’s judicial system.
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The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, Today (April 29th)
declined to consider a plea seeking abolition of the collegium system for appointing judges in the higher judiciary. Lawyer Mathews Nedumpara’s frustration over his petition not being listed for hearing was acknowledged, but the court cited prior rulings rendering the plea non-maintainable. The controversy stems from a 2015 ruling deeming the NJAC Act unconstitutional.
New Delhi: In a move that signals a potential shift in the judicial appointment process in India, the Supreme Court, under the stewardship of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, has decided to form a special bench. This decision is in response to a plea challenging the existing collegium system, a method that has long governed […]