Supreme Court Scrutinizes Delay in Judge Appointments
The Supreme Court addresses petitions over delays by the central government in appointing judges after the collegium's recommendations. The delays, some spanning years, have caused concern over potential loss of interest and seniority among candidates. The court is monitoring the government's adherence to timelines for judge appointments.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear petitions challenging the central government's delay in appointing judges after receiving recommendations from the collegium.
A bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai expressed concern over prolonged delays—some dating back to 2019—which undermine candidates' interest and seniority.
The court aims to scrutinize the government's adherence to established timelines for judge appointments, amid ongoing debates over the collegium system's efficacy and transparency.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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