appointment of judges

Monday, 31 March, 2025

“Not transparent, internal politics in Judiciary…” Law Minister Rijiju on judicial appointments

Rijiju said he observed that on several occasions judges go beyond the limit of duties and tend to do executive functions without knowing the ground realities.

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‘Extremely upset’, says CJI on media reports on judges’ appointment process

"I want to take the liberty to express my concern about certain speculations and reports in the media. You are all aware we need to appoint judges to this court. The process is ongoing. Meetings will be held and decisions will be taken", CJI Ramana.

Putting the brakes on delay

Setting a timeline for appointment of judges will help fill vacancies faster.

‘Govt not postman, but stakeholder in appointment of judges’: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Mr Prasad said there is a process while appointing judges of High courts and the Supreme Court and a collegium of senior judges recommends names to the government for appointment of judges.

Four new judges take oath in Delhi High Court, strength rises to 38

The appointment of the new judges has taken the working strength of the high court to 38 as against the approved strength of 60.