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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
India’s IT services companies are not holding firms. They should focus on creating long-term value for shareholders instead of returning cash to keep share values up.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
Of course he would defend the collegium system. It benefits him and his family. His son/daughter can now rightfully aspire to be a Supreme Court judge – courtesy the legal network built by their father.
The milords have secured the future of their progeny successfully for all generations to come through the collegium system.
Of course he would defend the collegium system. It benefits him and his family. His son/daughter can now rightfully aspire to be a Supreme Court judge – courtesy the legal network built by their father.
The milords have secured the future of their progeny successfully for all generations to come through the collegium system.