Judicial appointments

Why is there friction between the government and the judiciary?

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Why is there friction between the government and the judiciary?

Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju interacts with Chief Justice of India (CJI) D. Y. Chandrachud during a meeting in New Delhi on November 9. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: A major confrontation is on between the Union government and the Supreme Court over the former’s resentment towards the Collegium … Read more

Govt. asks SC to reconsider 20 names recommended for High Court judges

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Govt. asks SC to reconsider 20 names recommended for High Court judges

Supreme Court of India. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The government has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider 20 names recommended for appointment as High Court judges, including that of advocate Saurabh Kirpal. Mr. Kirpal has recently told the media that his appointment was delayed because of his gay status. He was one of … Read more