Judge selection delay not advisable, says SC Context On Monday, the Supreme Court stated that it may not be “advisable” to stall the entire judge nomination procedure and demand that the government first confirm any candidates that have previously been suggested or reaffirmed by the […]
A ‘platform’ will assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in SC: CJI Context Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said on Friday that the Supreme Court, working with a young team of distinguished scholars, interns, and law researchers, had prepared a “broad platform” to assess […]
Bill seeks to remove CJI from the panel that picks CEC and ECs Context: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) was included on a panel to choose the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. On Thursday, the Union government introduced a Bill to have the […]
SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change Context : Through a selection process that includes “meaningful discussion on and assessment of candidates’ judicial acumen,” the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, has subtly and transparently streamlined the appointment process of […]