The Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, notified the appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts to fill key judicial positions and ensure the smooth functioning of the judicial system in various states. Union Law Minister (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts.
The Supreme Court Collegium, in its recommendations regarding the appointment of Chief Justices, originally made proposals on July 11, 2023. However, on September 17, 2023, the Collegium altered some of its earlier recommendations concerning the appointment of Chief Justices to four High Courts.
What is the collegium system in the Indian judiciary?
Definition : The Collegium system is a system for the appointment and transfer of judges in the Supreme Court and High Court.
Evolve : It is not rooted in the Constitution. Instead, it has evolved through judgments of the Supreme Court.
SC Panel : Under the system, the Chief Justice of India (CJI), along with four senior-most Supreme Court judges, recommends the appointment and transfer of judges.
HC Panel : A High Court Collegium, meanwhile, is led by the incumbent Chief Justice and the two senior most judges of that court.
Government view : The government can also raise objections and seek clarifications regarding the Collegium’s choices, but if the Collegium reiterates the same names, the government is bound to appoint them to the post.
Appointment of HC Judges
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