Her stand against Justice Pancholi’s elevation is more than a
disagreement—it is a warning about the credibility of the
Collegium system and the future of judicial independence
In response to misconduct allegations and dwindling public trust, the Collegium has introduced structured interviews and rigorous vetting to fortify transparency and confidence
The tug-of-war over the appointment of judges has reached a critical point, with the apex court rebuking the centre for sitting on recommendations and delaying justice. But beneath the constitutional tussle lies a deeper question: how should a democracy appoint its judges?