Supreme Court Collegium recommends four judges for Chief Justice positions
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Judicial appointments and the Collegium system: a core GS2 topic regarding judicial independence.
Why in news
The Supreme Court Collegium issued a resolution on October 26 recommending four judges for Chief Justice positions and two judges for the Bombay High Court.
Background
Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Sudhir Singh were recommended for Telangana and Uttarakhand respectively, while Ajay Sharma and Vaibhav Anant Sugdare were approved for the Bombay High Court.
Facts for Prelims
- PostJustice Manash Ranjan Pathak: Recommended for Gujarat High Court
- PostAjay Sharma and Vaibhav Anant Sugdare: Approved as Bombay High Court judges
Prelims practice question
Which High Court was Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak recommended for?
- (a)Madhya Pradesh High Court
- (b)Gujarat High Court
- (c)Maharashtra High Court
- (d)Kerala High Court
Show answer
Answer: (b) Gujarat High Court — The note specifies that Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak was recommended for the Gujarat High Court.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Collegium system in maintaining judicial independence and the nuances of its role in the appointment of High Court judges.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional autonomy: Balancing executive oversight with judicial independence in the appointment process
- Transparency concerns: Lack of public criteria in the Collegium's selection and recommendation process
Keywords: Judicial Independence · Collegium System · Judicial Appointments · Separation of Powers · High Court
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