Supreme Court collegium recommends two women lawyers as Kerala High Court judges
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The Supreme Court collegium recommended two women lawyers, Liz Mathew Anthraper and A.K. Preetha, for appointment as judges of the Kerala High Court.
Background
The recommendations are made under the quota for lawyers from the bar to be elevated as judges. The Kerala High Court collegium had previously recommended five judicial officers serving as principal sessions judges for consideration.
Facts for Prelims
- BodySupreme Court collegium: The body responsible for recommending names for judicial appointments in India.
- FactLiz Mathew Anthraper and A.K. Preetha: Nominated lawyers for the Kerala High Court.
- FactThe Kerala High Court collegium recommended five judicial officers serving as principal sessions judges.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of the Collegium system in ensuring judicial independence and the importance of gender diversity in the higher judiciary.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Transparency gap: Lack of public criteria for selection and perceived lack of accountability in the Collegium process
- Gender representation: Addressing systemic barriers to the elevation of women lawyers to the High Court and Supreme Court
Keywords: Judicial Independence · Collegium System · Gender Diversity · Judicial Appointments · Rule of Law
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