SC Back To Its Full Strength of 34 Context: Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and K.V. Viswanathan received their oaths of office from Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday, restoring the court to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges. How are Judges in […]
Collegium recommends A.P. Chief Justice Context: The senior lawyer K.V. Viswanathan was recommended for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday, citing his extensive experience and in-depth legal expertise as a “significant value addition” to the court. Points to Ponder: To […]
Veto By Silence Context: In recalling its recommendation to appoint Justice S. Muralidhar as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, the Supreme Court collegium has let the Union government, which did not act on the decision for eight months, have its way. Points to […]
Collegium of Supreme Court #GS-02 Indian Judiciary For Prelims Collegium Collegium is an appointment mechanism developed by the Supreme Court to recommend Judges to Supreme Court and the various High Courts. It holds no basis in law or the constitution but was developed through judgements […]
Collegium and RTI #GS-02 Indian Judiciary For Prelims Evolution of Collegium: Article 124 of constitution says that “Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with such of the Judges of the […]
SC Collegium #GS-02 Indian Judiciary For Prelims About Collegium: Collegium is a mechanism developed by the judiciary through judgements delivered by the Supreme Court to recommend Judges to Supreme Court and the various High Courts. Presently the Collegium consists of the Chief Justice of India […]