The contentious selection system is yet again facing the test of time. As CJI UU Lalit tries to form a consensus on judges appointments, creases and crevices are showing up. Is the system well geared to handle judiciary’s ever-evolving needs?
With the listing and hearing process on the fast track at the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit has initiated a long-sought-after process of change. In the India Legal show, hosted by APN News channel’s Editor-in-Chief Rajshri Rai, experts analysed the new work ethics at the top court. A report
By reviving the practise of constitutional courts, Chief Justic of India UU Lalit has brought the focus back on constitutional jurisprudence. The question is how well the constitutional courts will perform. In 2021, only three judgments were delivered by Constitution benches
With CJI NV Ramana retiring soon, one legacy he left behind is that he filled up many vacancies in the Supreme Court and High Courts. This was unlike his predecessor, Justice SA Bobde, who made no appointments to the Supreme Court due to the collegium being deadlocked for 22 months.
The central government appoints the Chief Justice of India based on seniority. But this convention was breached two times (in 1973 and 1977) when senior judges were bypassed and pliable junior judges were appointed to the office of the CJI by the Indira Gandhi government.