The Ministry of Law and Justice has said that as on 04.12.2023, 122 proposals received from High Court Collegiums for appointment of judges are at different stages of processing. Law Minister Arjun.
Express view: The judiciary, which cites the Collegium system as the basis of judicial independence, must reflect on this lack of transparency. When such questions are raised, they threaten to erode public confidence
The Bench was hearing two petitions including one by the Bengaluru Advocates Association seeking contempt of court proceedings against the government for alleged delay in appointment of judges.