“Sensitive Material with the Govt Delaying the Implementation of the SC Collegium’s Recommendations For Appointments of Chief Justices to HC’s”: Centre to SC

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court of delays in implementing the SC Collegium’s recommendations for high court chief justice appointments due to “sensitive material” held by the government. Attorney General R. Venkatramani proposed submitting these inputs in a sealed cover for the judges’ review to maintain confidentiality. The matter will be heard again on September 20.