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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicCollegium system

Topic: collegium system

SC raps Modi govt for delaying judges’ transfers — ‘indicates other factors coming into play’

Top court also asserts that govt has limited role to play in transfer of judges. Govt will adhere to timelines on judicial appointments, Attorney General responds.

Indian judiciary’s well-being is at stake. Conflicts over collegium system can create tension

The discussions about the law should be seen from a legal and objective perspective rather than letting political biases cloud the discourse.

‘Not good for judiciary to close doors of criticism’ — RSS mouthpiece backs Modi govt on collegium

In editorial & article published this month, RSS mouthpiece Paanchajanya questioned collegium system of appointing judges & asked if judiciary wants to be ignorant of grassroots disenchantment.

This is what was happening in India when the collegium system was born in 1993

Why did the Supreme Court take control of the appointment of judges only in the early 1990s? Why did it not happen in the 1960s, 1970s, or even 1980s?

Not just collegium, govt also to blame for lack of diversity among judges

Many SC/ST judges say that when their turn comes for elevation in the HC, frivolous complaints get filed against them, stopping their promotion.

Modi govt asks Supreme Court to reconsider gay lawyer Saurabh Kirpal’s elevation as HC judge

The Centre's main objection has been his 50-year-old partner — a Swiss national — who could become a potential 'security risk', according to sources.

Modi govt and SC are locked in a battle where each wants to set the boundary for the other

The standoff between SC and Modi govt over the selection process of election commissioners comes after Kiren Rijiju's remark that only in India do the judges appoint judges.

Khehar to Chandrachud—attacks on CJIs show pattern as they assert judiciary’s independence

Newly appointed CJI D.Y. Chandrachud has just had a baptism by fire with individuals targeting him with wild allegations. But a bigger battle awaits him.

‘Keeping names on hold not acceptable’ — SC questions Centre on delay in judicial appointments

Hearing a contempt petition filed by the Advocates Association, Bengaluru, the top court asked why those names that were reiterated by the SC collegium haven't been processed yet.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

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.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

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.