In their petition, the judges say that Himachal HC Collegium ignored SC Collegium’s suggestion that they should be considered while recommending names for elevation.
National Judicial Appointments Commission and All-India Judicial Service exams both strike at the very root of dynastic self-perpetuation in the higher judiciary.
While Justice Sreedharan of MP wanted to be moved out of state before his daughter joined practice, Justice Velumani wanted N-E posting to be able to retain official Chennai accommodation.
SC in 2015 struck down National Judicial Appointments Commission. Since then it's replied to only 1 letter on Memorandum of Procedure, which govt says gives primacy to 'opaque' collegium system.
Resolution to elevate the 5 was sent in December, govt cleared appointments last week. With the new inductions, SC would now have 32 out of sanctioned strength of 34 judges.
Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal & Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Aravind Kumar have been recommended as apex court judges, with Bindal's elevation being unanimous.
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