ustice Katjus revelation today about how a reputedly corrupt judge came to be appointed in the Chennai High Court, once again highlights the serious problems with the process of appointment of judges to the higher judiciary. He has pointed out from firsthand insider knowledge that, despite full knowledge about the dubious reputation of the person concerned, he still came to be appointed by the Supreme Court collegium because he was a favourite of the DMK party, since he had granted bail to its Supremo Karunanidhi. The new law for judicial appointments proposed by the government seeks to add the law minister and some jurists nominated by the government to be in the selection committee. This will only increase the governments clout in the selection process, thereby compromising the independence of the judiciary, without dealing with the present problems in appointments. Read: goo.gl/CgZFya
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:07:30 +0000
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