The Supreme Court of India flagged serious procedural defects in a petition filed by Association for Democratic Reforms challenging the CEC appointment law. The Court said the defect must be cured, adding, “Somebody has to take responsibility for the statements made.”
Senior Advocate Prashant Bhushan has alleged that the government is attempting to control judicial appointments. He claimed that the Justice Varma controversy is being used as a tool to interfere with the judiciary. Bhushan stressed that the collegium system must remain independent to ensure fair appointments. His remarks have sparked fresh debate on judicial autonomy and executive influence.