The Supreme Court Collegium under Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has quietly and transparently streamlined the appointment process of judges to the constitutional courts while adding a deft mix of merit and seniority in the judicial ranks through a selection procedure which involves “meaningful discussion on and assessment of candidates’ judicial acumen”.
The once constant tide of barbs from the government about the “opacity” of the Collegium system has died off with the change of guard at the top in the Law Ministry. Recommendations made by the Collegium for judicial appointment are now notified within days by the government.
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