‘Too deferential to govt’: Ex-judge questions Chandrachud on SC appointments
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, in his forthcoming memoir, criticizes former CJI D Y Chandrachud for being 'too deferential to the government' regarding judicial appointments. Kaul alleges Chandrachud discussed candidates with the executive before Collegium deliberations and proposed a last-minute candidate, seeking government approval.
Why it matters
This revelation highlights internal tensions within India's judiciary and raises significant questions about judicial independence and the integrity of the Collegium system for appointing judges, potentially impacting public trust in the justice system.
NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has questioned former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud's approach to judicial appointments, alleging that he was "too deferential to the government". He also expressed concern over the practice of discussing candidates with the executive before formal Collegium deliberations.In his forthcoming memoir, Without Fear or Favour, Justice Kaul recounts a Collegium meeting to fill six vacancies in the Supreme Court, during which five names had been agreed upon in advance.
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