New Delhi, 30 December
The Supreme Court collegium is likely to consider an idea opposing the appointment of close relatives of judges as judges in high courts. This information has been received from sources.
The proposal is said to have been proposed by a senior judge. If truly implemented, this action could lead to greater participation in appointments to the higher judiciary and eliminate the perception of preference for family over merit in judicial appointments.
According to sources, the Supreme Court Collegium is likely to consider the idea that the High Court Collegiums should be instructed to refrain from recommending those candidates whose parents or close relatives are present or former Supreme Court or High Court. He was a court judge.
A judge believes that the proposal may block the path of some qualified candidates, but on the other hand, it will open up opportunities for first-generation lawyers and increase the representation of different communities in constitutional courts. However, this may lead to unfairness in awarding judgeships to those who are eligible because they are relatives of existing or former judges of the higher judiciary.
The three-member collegium, which currently recommends names for the posts of judges in the Supreme Court, includes Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna (Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna) and Justice BR. Gavai (Justice BR Gavai) and Surya Kant (Justice Surya Kant) are included. Besides, Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Abhay S Oka are part of the larger five-member collegium, which decides and recommends names for the posts of judges in the High Courts.
The Supreme Court collegium has recently started personal interviews with lawyers and judicial officers recommended for promotion to high courts, a significant step beyond the traditional biodata, written assessments and intelligence reports. -News-Patiala