Bar Bodies Stopped Top Court From Reappointing Retired Judges: Chief Justice
The Chief Justice of India stated that bar associations prevented the Supreme Court from reappointing retired judges. The remarks were made during a discussion regarding the seniority of judicial officers in Rajasthan.
Why it matters
This highlights internal tensions and administrative challenges within the Indian judicial system regarding appointments and seniority.
The observations were made by a bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, and Justices…
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