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TopicCollegium system

Topic: collegium system

Justice Surya Kant defends collegium system—‘institutional safeguard, preserves Judiciary’s autonomy’

Speaking in the US this week, the SC judge highlighted top court's efforts to address criticisms of the system of appointing judges, urged judicial humility, & cautioned against use of AI.

Judge cash row reignites judicial appointments debate. Why SC struck down NJAC in favour of Collegium

Earlier this week, RS Chairman Dhankhar raised the issue of NJAC, which was meant to replace the existing collegium system of appointing judges a decade ago.

In aftermath of Delhi HC judge row, Mahua accuses Centre of laying ground to scrap Collegium system

TMC MP Mahua Moitra says ‘just like EC has been emasculated, efforts are afoot to bring back something like NJAC with complete govt control and do away with Collegium system’.

Fali Nariman’s criticism of the collegium system can’t be ignored. He’s its real author

He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1999 by the Vajpayee Government but spoke independently in Parliament. He didn't feel obliged to the government of the day or the ruling party.

Controversial minister Kiren Rijiu loses law portfolio, moved to Earth Sciences

Rijiju questioned SC hearing 'bail applications and frivolous PILs', wrote to CJI for inclusion of govt nominee in decision-making for shortlisting SC, high court judges.

CJI Chandrachud defends collegium system, calls it ‘best system’ for appointment of judges

Speaking at the India Today Conclave, 2023, the CJI said judiciary has to be protected from outside influences if it has to be independent.

Supreme Court order on CEC is bringing back old era of judicial activism, declare CJI a God

Supreme Court can't become a parallel legislative body. But that's exactly what the court is doing by ordering for a committee with CJI on it to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner.

Nehru & Ambedkar agreed on judges holding power after they retire — it should be allowed

India has seen an RSS-affiliated advocate and a former CPI minister as SC judges. A former CJI has also been acting President twice.

Why SC set aside a judge’s appointment in 1992, but refused to do so in Victoria Gowri’s case

Citing past judgments, the court said while it can look into the eligibility of a candidate, the question on their suitability is excluded from the purview of judicial review. 

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.