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Why in the news? DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) MP P. Wilson introduced the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeking reservation for SCs, STs, OBCs, women, and minorities in judicial appointments. The Bill also proposes timelines, transparency, and State consultation in the selection process. Introduction of the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2024: DMK MP P. Wilson has introduced …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court allowed High Courts to appoint retired judges on an ad-hoc basis to hear criminal appeals, addressing the backlog of 62 lakh cases and relaxing conditions previously set in the 2021 Lok Prahari judgment. Key Decision by the Supreme Court: On January 30, the Supreme Court allowed High Courts …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Justice K. Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge, raising the court’s strength to 33. His appointment addresses judicial vacancies amid rising case pendency, as emphasized by recent Collegium resolutions. Appointment Details: Justice K. Vinod Chandran sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on January 16, 2025, by …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Judiciary , Indian Constitution Focus: Recent developments indicate changes in the Collegium system, including the introduction of interviews for judge candidates and attempts to exclude relatives from judicial appointments. These moves aim to address concerns over transparency and diversity, but challenges related to implementation and government influence remain significant. Introduction to Changes in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court is pressing the government for explanations regarding delays in judicial appointments, emphasising the importance of Collegium recommendations in maintaining constitutional integrity and governance efficiency. About the Supreme Court’s Inquiry into Judicial Appointments: Government’s Delay: The Supreme Court questioned the government about delays in appointing judges, stressing that the …
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