SC: Collegium's selection process is not open to judicial scrutiny, RTI
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the collegium's process for selecting judges is not subject to judicial scrutiny or the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The bench declined to interfere in a petition challenging the non-selection of a judicial officer.
Why it matters
This decision reinforces the autonomy and opacity of the judicial appointment process in India, limiting public and legal oversight.
SC: Collegium s selection process is not open to judicial scrutiny, RTI | India News - The Times of India
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