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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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Topic: SC collegium

Justice P B Varale takes oath as Supreme Court judge, apex court gets full strength

Justice Varale's name was recommended by the SC Collegium following the retirement of Justice S K Kaul on 25 December last year.

‘Ill-intended transfer, meant to harass’ — HC judge’s remark puts focus back on judicial transfers

Justice Pritinker Diwaker made news with his remark about decision taken by SC Collegium led by then CJI Dipak Misra in 2018. Described his transfer as sudden turn of events.

‘Collegium considers many aspects of personality’ — CJI on elevation of controversial lawyer to HC

Earlier this year, SC collegium’s go-ahead to Gowri’s appointment as additional judge of Madras HC was challenged on basis of her political affiliations & alleged hate speech.

Govt objected to 9 names SC collegium cleared for HC judgeship last month. They’re yet to be appointed

On Tuesday, an SC bench criticised govt for 'selectively picking' candidates while appointing judges, saying it disturbs the seniority fixed by the collegium.

‘Delaying justice’: Calcutta HC Bar Association publicly opposes appointment of judges with short tenures

Protesting such a move in open court first time, association raised objections during oath-taking ceremony, referring to tenures of Justices Surya Prakash Kesarwani and M.V. Muralidaran.

Advocate Sundaresan not on govt list of 3 new Bombay HC judges despite Collegium reiteration

Collegium reiterated his candidature in January. But, law ministry notified appointments of Shailesh Pramod Brahme, Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwalla, & Jitendra Shantilal Jain on 12 June.

‘Bid to calm SC’s nerves, polls, regional balance’ — why Modi govt replaced law minister Rijiju

NJAC, SC collegium for judges' appointment saw Kiren Rijiju clash with judiciary. With clutch of elections lined up, Modi govt needs image makeover, says section of BJP leaders.

Senior advocate’s views have no bearing on junior’s elevation as judge, says SC collegium

In a meeting held Tuesday, three-member SC collegium approves three names for the Bombay High Court — Shailesh Pramod Brahme, Firdosh Phiroze Pooniwalla and Jitendra Shantilal Jain.

After govt delay, SC withdraws proposal to transfer Orissa chief justice to Madras, makes fresh recommendation

After govt's delay in notifying its 2022 proposal to transfer Orissa HC's S Muralidhar, SC Collegium has recommended Sanjay V Gangapurwala, acting chief justice of Bombay HC, for the post.

‘Some judges are lazy & take yrs to write judgments, but no action from collegium’: Retd SC judge Chelameswar

Justice J Chelameswar was speaking at seminar at Kochi's Kerala HC Auditorium. He also spoke on need to record proceedings of collegium & importance of independence of judiciary.

On Camera

Bareilly birthday party attack puts all friendships with Muslims on trial in India

The assumption is simple: A Hindu woman’s proximity to a Muslim man is never neutral. It always requires scrutiny, explanation, and, if necessary, punishment.

2025 was a busy trade year for India. King of Tariffs strain, FTA with New Zealand, UK & Oman deals

The year began with two major trade announcements—opening of negotiations for “first tranche” of a bilateral trade agreement with the US following PM Modi’s visit to Washington.

2025 was Indian Army’s year. New battalions & platoons, embracing next-gen warfare

Amidst a doctrinal shift towards joint theaterisation and greater synergy between the various wings of the forces, the Indian Army in 2025 moved further on its path to Vision@2047.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.