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Why India’s Jurist Route to Supreme Court Stays Unused

Distinguished Jurist Route Remains Unused for Supreme Court Why in the News ? Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has highlighted the prolonged non-use of Article 124(3), which permits appointment of a “distinguished jurist” directly as a Supreme Court judge. He called the provision an unused constitutional mandate requiring serious consideration. Constitutional Provision and Appointment …