Credibility deficit: On Collegium's recommendation on Justice Kureshi
5 years, 6 months ago

Credibility deficit: On Collegium's recommendation on Justice Kureshi

The Hindu  

In modifying its recommendation concerning Justice A.A. Kureshi, the Supreme Court Collegium appears to have succumbed to pressure from the Union government. Modifying its resolution of May 10 that the senior judge be appointed Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the Collegium has now decided to send him to the Tripura High Court. It was quite apparent that the Centre was averse to the elevation of Justice Kureshi, who is from the Gujarat High Court, but serving in the Bombay High Court on transfer. It is possible that the Collegium and the Centre have arrived at a compromise under which the government drops its opposition to his appointment as Chief Justice on the condition that he is sent to a smaller high court.

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Two months before push against Collegium system, International Commission of Jurists report recommended new law for judicial appointments, transfers
1 day, 12 hours ago

Two months before push against Collegium system, International Commission of Jurists report recommended new law for judicial appointments, transfers

The Hindu  

Two months before Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar’s push to find an alternative to the Collegium system following the alleged discovery of half-burnt cash on the residential premises of High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, an international body of jurists had published a report urging the government and the Parliament to enact a law constituting a …

In SC collegium’s decision to transfer HC judge, a video clip played a big role
6 days, 12 hours ago

In SC collegium’s decision to transfer HC judge, a video clip played a big role

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium’s decision to transfer Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma and consider an in-house inquiry against him was significantly influenced by a video purportedly showing the recovery of unaccounted cash from an outhouse at his official residence, people aware of the matter said. The video, recorded by Delhi police during a fire at justice Yashwant …

The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days

The Hindu  

Two interesting nuggets of information have emanated in recent days about the functioning of the Supreme Court of India’s Collegium. But, in short, it postulates the following: the recommendation to appoint a new judge to a High Court or to the Supreme Court, to transfer a judge from one High Court to another, and to elect a new Chief Justice …

Abhishek Singhvi backs SC collegium move against appointing judges' kin
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Abhishek Singhvi backs SC collegium move against appointing judges' kin

Hindustan Times  

Hailing the Supreme Court collegium proposal against the appointment of close kin of the judges in the high courts, noted lawyer and Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi has said they should be implemented sooner as judicial appointments are "non objective" that originally conceived. Renowned attorney and Congress politician Abhishek Singhvi has praised the Supreme Court collegium's proposal to ban the appointment …

SC May Curb Judgeship to Kin of Judges
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC May Curb Judgeship to Kin of Judges

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium is poised to examine a proposal that aims to prohibit the appointment of judges in High Courts based on familial relationships. According to sources, the collegium may instruct High Court collegiums to refrain from recommending candidates whose parents or close relatives are current or former Supreme Court or High Court judges. Additionally, Justices Hrishikesh …

SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates
3 months ago

SC collegium breaks tradition, meets HC judgeship candidates

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant departure from tradition, the Supreme Court collegium on Sunday conducted interactions with candidates being considered for high court judgeship, according to people aware of the matter -- a move that marks an evolution in the judicial appointment process. The current collegium’s move to revive the practice follows its recent meeting with justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav …

Collegium to meet HC judge amid row over controversial remarks
3 months, 1 week ago

Collegium to meet HC judge amid row over controversial remarks

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court collegium is set to hear justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court explain his controversial remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, as the top five judges of the apex court consider options ranging from counselling the judge to taking more decisive measures, including an in-house inquiry, based on the outcome of the deliberations. Justice …

Tell Us Why Candidates Reiterated By Collegium Aren't Appointed As Judges : Supreme Court Asks Attorney General
6 months, 1 week ago

Tell Us Why Candidates Reiterated By Collegium Aren't Appointed As Judges : Supreme Court Asks Attorney General

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Attorney General for India to give a tabulated chart of the candidates whose names have been reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment as judges and give the reasons for not clearing those appointments.As per the judgment in the Second Judges Case, Collegium reiterations are binding on the Union Government. The Supreme …

Centre to share information with SC on collegiums resolutions on HC chief justices
6 months, 1 week ago

Centre to share information with SC on collegiums resolutions on HC chief justices

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it will be providing some details next week concerning the collegium's recommendations on the appointment of chief justices in several high courts in the country. Earlier, the attorney general on September 13 told the bench that the central government had received some "sensitive material" that had led to a …

‘Sensitive material’ delaying clearance of Collegium’s recommendations, govt. tells SC
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Sensitive material’ delaying clearance of Collegium’s recommendations, govt. tells SC

The Hindu  

The Attorney General of India, R. Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, has conveyed to the Supreme Court that “sensitive material” with the government is delaying the clearance of the apex court Collegium’s recommendations for appointments of Chief Justices to High Courts. The exchange came in a hearing on a petition filed by advocate Harsh Vibhore Singhal to fix a deadline …

Sensitive material delaying appointments of Chief Justices of 7 HCs: AG to SC
6 months, 1 week ago

Sensitive material delaying appointments of Chief Justices of 7 HCs: AG to SC

Op India  

On Friday, the Attorney General of India told the Supreme Court that the Union government has received some ‘sensitive material’ which is delaying the appointment of Chief Justices of 7 High Courts. It is pertinent to note that the Collegium holds the final authority on appointments to constitutional courts but the Union government gathers information about the potential appointees, such …

‘Chief justice can’t act solo’: SC quashes collegium’s decision
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Chief justice can’t act solo’: SC quashes collegium’s decision

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Friday intervened to quash a collegium decision of the Himachal Pradesh high court that overlooked two senior district judges for elevation, marking a first-of-its-kind decision on an issue that is usually dealt very selectively or administratively. In its decision, the apex court ruled that “lack of effective consultation” during judicial appointments falls within the scope of …

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur
8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The central government on Tuesday notified the appointments of justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan to the Supreme Court, following the recommendations by the collegium. The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, recommended their names on July 11, considering factors such as seniority, merit and judicial integrity Justice Singh’s elevation marks a historic moment …

SC declines plea against Collegium system to protect public’s best interest
11 months ago

SC declines plea against Collegium system to protect public’s best interest

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court Registry has refused to accept a petition to end the Collegium system of judicial appointments and revive the National Judicial Appointments Commission, seeking to “prevent needless waste of judicial time and energy”. In a six-page order, Supreme Court Registrar Puneet Sehgal explained that the Collegium system had already been upheld, while the NJAC — which gave an …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Chhattisgarh HC Judge Justice Arvind Singh Chandel To Patna HC
1 year ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Chhattisgarh HC Judge Justice Arvind Singh Chandel To Patna HC

Live Law  

On 15 March 2024, the Collegium proposed the transfer of Justice Arvind Singh Chandel, Judge, High Court of Chhattisgarh, to the Madras High Court, for better administration of justice. The Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Patna whose opinion was sought in terms of the MOP also conveyed his consent to the proposed transfer of Mr Justice …

Supreme Court sets aside HC order criticising Collegium & CM Jagan
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court sets aside HC order criticising Collegium & CM Jagan

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a relief to the Andhra Pradesh government, the Supreme Court on Friday quashed a controversial order passed by the State High Court in which Justice Rakesh Kumar had strongly slammed the Collegium and Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The bench was hearing an appeal filed by the State government challenging a December 31, 2020 order passed …

‘Collegium not the best system to pick judges... transparent dialogue needed’: Justice SK Kaul
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Collegium not the best system to pick judges... transparent dialogue needed’: Justice SK Kaul

Hindustan Times  

The collegium system of appointing judges to constitutional courts is no longer the best mechanism and the executive and the judiciary ought to come together to formalise a method enabling transparent exchange of views instead of “secretive” or “back-door” consultations, outgoing Supreme Court judge justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has emphasised. Justice SK Kaul Associated with the issue of judicial appointments …

Case on delays in appointments of judges missing from causelist
1 year, 3 months ago

Case on delays in appointments of judges missing from causelist

The Hindu  

Petitions against delays by the government and its “pick-and-choose policy” in judicial appointments and transfers were not listed on Tuesday before Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul despite a specific direction from the Bench in the last hearing on November 20. On November 20, the Bench highlighted how the Collegium’s recommendation to transfer judges, including four from the Gujarat High Court, were …

SC Collegium Proposes Appointment Of Two Judicial Officers As Tripura HC Judges, Says Cogent Reasons For Not Recommending Senior Judicial Officers
1 year, 5 months ago

SC Collegium Proposes Appointment Of Two Judicial Officers As Tripura HC Judges, Says Cogent Reasons For Not Recommending Senior Judicial Officers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul & Sanjiv Khanna has recommended the names of two judicial officers for appointment as judges of the Tripura High Court. After careful scrutiny and evaluation of the candidates merit and suitability and also taking into account the views of the Chief Justice and senior judges of the …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Judicial Officer VK Vyas As A Judge Of Gujarat High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Judicial Officer VK Vyas As A Judge Of Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Judicial Officer Vimal Kanaiyalal Vyas as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court. In its resolution passed yesterday, the Collegium has said on 7 February 2023, the Chief Justice of the High Court in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues made the above recommendation. In order to ascertain his suitability for …

Supreme Court has prepared a ‘platform’ to assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in the apex court: CJI
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court has prepared a ‘platform’ to assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in the apex court: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday said the apex court with a young team of distinguished scholars, interns and law researchers had prepared a “broad platform” to assess every one of the “top 50 judges” in the country who would be considered for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court. “One of the criticisms about the collegium system …

Wrong to say Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges for appointment: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrong to say Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges for appointment: CJI Chandrachud

India TV News  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday asserted that it's wrong to say the Supreme Court collegium has no factual data to evaluate judges being considered for appointment in top court and High Courts. Delivering the Ram Jethmalani Memorial Lecture, CJI Chandrachud said, "We have prepared broad platform where we have assessed top 50 judges of country for consideration …

Supreme Court Collegium Reiterates Its Recommendation To Transfer Justice Sudhir Singh To Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Reiterates Its Recommendation To Transfer Justice Sudhir Singh To Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium today reiterated its recommendation dated 3.08.2023 to transfer Justice Sudhir Singh from Patna High Court to Punjab and Haryana High Court.The Collegium consisted of Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant.On 3 August 2023, the Collegium had proposed the transfer. The …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Three Calcutta High Court Judges
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Three Calcutta High Court Judges

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 3 August 2023, has recommended the transfer of 3 Calcutta High Court judges. The Collegium, consisting of Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant, has recommended the names of the following 3 judges of the Calcutta …

Collegium system is vibrant, committed to its task: CJI Chandrachud
1 year, 8 months ago

Collegium system is vibrant, committed to its task: CJI Chandrachud

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said that the recent appointment of two judges to the Supreme Court within 72 hours of their recommendation was a message to the nation that the Collegium is vibrant, active, and committed to its task. Read here: Bilkis case: SC to hear petitions against remission to 11 convicts Addressing a gathering …

Collegium System Has Flaws But The Best Available Alternative In Current Political Scenario: Justice Nariman
1 year, 9 months ago

Collegium System Has Flaws But The Best Available Alternative In Current Political Scenario: Justice Nariman

Live Law  

The collegium system is not without its flaws but is the best option available at present given the politics of today, said Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman. Joining a host of judges of Indian constitutional courts, who have, in the past, come out in defence of the collegium system, Justice Nariman said: “A constitution bench of the Supreme Court found that …

Resolve the judges appointment logjam
1 year, 11 months ago

Resolve the judges appointment logjam

Hindustan Times  

The decision of the Supreme Court collegium late on Wednesday to recall the name of justice S Muralidhar after the government sat on the recommendation to appoint him as the chief justice of the Madras high court for nearly seven months underlines a disquieting trend of breakdown of communication between two pillars of India’s democracy. That this came on the …

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 7 Judicial Officers As The Judges Of Madhya Pradesh High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 7 Judicial Officers As The Judges Of Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the names of the following seven District Judges for appointment as Judges of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh: Shri Roopesh Chandra Varshney, Anuradha Shukla, Sanjeev Sudhakar Kalgaonkar, Prem Narayan Singh, Achal Kumar Paliwal, Hirdesh, and Avnindra Kumar Singh. As per Collegium’s statement, the above names were recommended by the Chief Justice of the …

Withholding names of judges disturbs seniority: SC Collegium to Centre
2 years ago

Withholding names of judges disturbs seniority: SC Collegium to Centre

India Today  

The Supreme Court collegium has asked the Centre to expedite the pending appointments of judges, pointing out that withholding names of judges disturbs the seniority of the candidates. The Collegium, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, recommended the names of four district judges for appointment as judges of the Madras High Court. "Withholding or overlooking names that have been reiterated …

Collegium System Is Best: CJI Chandrachud Hours After Rijiju's 'Judges' Appointment Is Govt's Duty' Remark
2 years ago

Collegium System Is Best: CJI Chandrachud Hours After Rijiju's 'Judges' Appointment Is Govt's Duty' Remark

ABP News  

New Delhi: The tussle between the judiciary and the government over the appointment of judges keeps making headlines with both sides maintaining their sides. Now, in a fresh development, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has said that not every system is perfect, but the current Collegium system is the "best" mechanism developed by the judiciary to maintain its …

Collegium system not perfect but best available: CJI Chandrachud
2 years ago

Collegium system not perfect but best available: CJI Chandrachud

The Hindu  

Not every system is perfect but this is the best system developed by the judiciary, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said on Saturday, while defending the Collegium system of judges appointing judges, a major bone of contention between the government and judiciary. Amid the tussle between the government and the judiciary, the CJI also responded to Law Minister Kiren …

Collegium system ideal for judges appointment: Ex-CJI U. U. Lalit
2 years ago

Collegium system ideal for judges appointment: Ex-CJI U. U. Lalit

The Hindu  

Former Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit on March 18 said the collegium was the "ideal system" for appointment of judges to the top court and High Courts in the country. Justice Lalit, who demitted office as the 49th CJI on November 8, 2022, also said judiciary was completely independent of the executive and while the Supreme Court was …

Important To Hold Govt Accountable For Its Inaction On Collegium Proposals : Former Judge Madan B Lokur
2 years, 1 month ago

Important To Hold Govt Accountable For Its Inaction On Collegium Proposals : Former Judge Madan B Lokur

Live Law  

On Saturday, speaking on the issue of building a transparent and accountable collegium, at the Seminar on Judicial Appointments and Reforms, organised by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms, Justice Madan Lokur, former Judge of the Supreme Court expressed strong opinion on holding the Government accountable for its role in the process of judicial appointment. Addressing the issue of …

‘Collegium Can Reconsider Its Recommendation On Genuine & Honest Grounds’: Former Supreme Court Judge Indira Banerjee
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Collegium Can Reconsider Its Recommendation On Genuine & Honest Grounds’: Former Supreme Court Judge Indira Banerjee

Live Law  

There is no reason why the recommendations of a collegium cannot be reconsidered, if, on the basis of material on record, it has doubts regarding the correctness of the decision, said former Supreme Court judge, Indira Banerjee. Also on the panel were former Patna High Court judge, Anjana Prakash, Senior Advocate Sriram Panchu, transparency activist Anjali Bharadwaj and Advocate Prashant …

‘Victoria Gowri Case Prime Example Of What Can Happen When Process Collapses’: Justice AP Shah On Need For Transparent & Accountable Collegium
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Victoria Gowri Case Prime Example Of What Can Happen When Process Collapses’: Justice AP Shah On Need For Transparent & Accountable Collegium

Live Law  

On Saturday, speaking at the Seminar on Judicial Appointments and Reforms, organised by the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms, Justice Ajit Prakash Shah, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court expressed his opinion about the controversial appointment of Justice Victoria Gowri as Additional Judge of the Madras High Court. Addressing the participants on the issue of building a …

Suitability of a candidate cleared by Collegium can’t be subject of judicial review: Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Suitability of a candidate cleared by Collegium can’t be subject of judicial review: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on February 10, 2023, in a nine-page order, explained that “suitability” of a candidate cleared by the Collegium for appointment as a judge in a constitutional court cannot be a subject of judicial review. “We are clearly of the opinion that this court, while exercising power of judicial review, cannot issue a writ of certiorari …

Centre wanted vetting process in picking judges
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre wanted vetting process in picking judges

The Hindu  

The government, just a little over a month before the Supreme Court Collegium recommended advocate Victoria Gowri for Madras High Court judgeship on January 17, 2023, had in the apex court flagged the “compelling need” for a debate to include an “appropriate mechanism” in the Memorandum of Procedure for “assessment of the personality” of candidates under consideration for judicial appointments …

Bench and bigotry: The Hindu Editorial on advocate Victoria Gowri’s appointment as Madras High Court judge
2 years, 1 month ago

Bench and bigotry: The Hindu Editorial on advocate Victoria Gowri’s appointment as Madras High Court judge

The Hindu  

The questionable elevation of advocate L. Victoria Gowri as a judge of the Madras High Court epitomises the problematic nature of the system of judicial appointment. That the government repeatedly has its way indicates that the conflict over the appointment process has reached a stage in which the collegium is constantly under pressure to yield to the executive’s position on …

Centre to clear SC collegium’s selection soon
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre to clear SC collegium’s selection soon

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Attorney General R. Venkataramani on Friday informed the Supreme Court that the Centre will soon clear the names of five judges recommended by the collegium on December 13, 2022 for elevation from HCs to the top court. The Collegium recommended five judges for elevation to the apex court — Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal, Patna High …

Centre vs Collegium : Supreme Court Warns Centre May Face 'Unpalatable' Action If Transfer Proposals Are Not Approved Soon
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre vs Collegium : Supreme Court Warns Centre May Face 'Unpalatable' Action If Transfer Proposals Are Not Approved Soon

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, stated in no unclear terms, that it would be constrained to take ‘unpalatable’ judicial as well as administrative actions if there is any further delay on the part of the Union Government in considering the recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium for transfer of judges. It is unacceptable to the collegium.” The Bench had …

Government can seek rethink on Collegium recommendations: Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 1 month ago

Government can seek rethink on Collegium recommendations: Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

Asserting that the Union government can seek a reconsideration of the names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that there are 18 such cases. HC Collegiums missing deadlines In response to another question, Mr. Rijiju said that various High Court Collegiums are in “breach” of the six-month timeline to send …

Whether right or wrong, SC order gave birth to process: Retired judge bats for Collegium system
2 years, 2 months ago

Whether right or wrong, SC order gave birth to process: Retired judge bats for Collegium system

India Today  

Retired Supreme Court judge Rohinton Nariman made strong assertions about the ongoing tussle between the Legislature and Executive over the appointment of judges. Nariman said any authority was bound by the Supreme Court's judgments, which gave birth to the Collegium system. "Whether it is right or wrong, the Centre is bound by the 1993 judgment on the Collegium system," the …

Why Collegium needs urgent reform: Judiciary should be independent as well as accountable
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Collegium needs urgent reform: Judiciary should be independent as well as accountable

Firstpost  

Judicial accountability and judicial independence have been consistent subjects of debate over several decades of the development of Indian constitutional law. In India, the Supreme Court and the High Court judges are appointed by the collegium of five senior-most judges of the Supreme Court of India. We do not know on what basis judges from a particular high court were …

Necessary pushback: The Hindu Editorial on the Supreme Court Collegium’s reiteration of recommendations
2 years, 2 months ago

Necessary pushback: The Hindu Editorial on the Supreme Court Collegium’s reiteration of recommendations

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court collegium has done well to push back against the Union government’s attempts to block the appointment of some advocates as High Court judges. Communications between the collegium and the Centre offer a glimpse into the untenable nature of the government’s objections to proposed appointees, making it abundantly clear how badly the current regime wants to control judicial …

SC Collegium Hits Back at Govt on Appointments, But Run-in over Reforms No Solution - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

SC Collegium Hits Back at Govt on Appointments, But Run-in over Reforms No Solution - News18

News 18  

When the Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar waded into the controversy of judicial appointments, it was an escalation to another level. The Supreme Court schooled the government on free speech and gay rights in the reassertion of three key names by the collegium— Saurabh Kirpal, Somasekhar Sundaresan, and R John Sathyan for appointment at the Delhi High Court, Bombay …

Check, do not cross: The Hindu Editorial on the government’s attack on the judiciary
2 years, 2 months ago

Check, do not cross: The Hindu Editorial on the government’s attack on the judiciary

The Hindu  

There is something rude and unpleasant in the way the Government is going about the task of demanding a big say in the appointment of judges in constitutional courts. Reports say that the Minister wants the formation of a search-and-evaluation committee, with Government representatives, to suggest names to the collegiums in the High Courts and the Supreme Court for appointments. …

'How Can Govt Nominee Be Part Of Collegium? People Making Comments Without Knowing Facts' : Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 2 months ago

'How Can Govt Nominee Be Part Of Collegium? People Making Comments Without Knowing Facts' : Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

Amidst confusion created by reports that the Centre has written to the CJI asking for its representatives to be placed in the collegium for selecting judges, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has made a clarification.The Minister denied that the Centre has sought for its representatives to be included in the collegium of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Amidst …

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju seeks government nominees in court collegiums, writes to CJI
2 years, 2 months ago

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju seeks government nominees in court collegiums, writes to CJI

The Hindu  

In a clear indication that the Narendra Modi government is determined to restructure the collegium system of appointments to the higher judiciary, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has written to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Explained | The workings of the Supreme Court collegium The letter is a fresh salvo by the Law Minister after recent statements by the Vice-President and …

SC Collegium, while reiterating names for elevation, reminded Law Ministry of the settled position of law
2 years, 2 months ago

SC Collegium, while reiterating names for elevation, reminded Law Ministry of the settled position of law

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium, while sending recommendations to the Centre for the elevation of seven judicial officers and two advocates as judges of different high courts, had also sent a note to the Ministry of Law and Justice explaining the settled position of law on the reiterated names. The Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had reiterated …

Received representations on lack of transparency in Collegium system: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 3 months ago

Received representations on lack of transparency in Collegium system: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

The government has received various ‘representations’ on the lack of transparency, objectivity and social diversity in the Collegium system of appointment of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, Mr. Rijiju said the government had sent suggestions for supplementing the Memorandum of Procedure for appointment of judges …

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