SC judge highlights lack of transparency in Collegium's judicial appointment recommendations
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stated that the Collegium's lack of transparency in judicial appointments creates loopholes, potentially allowing individuals with unconstitutional views into the judiciary. He cited a former Allahabad High Court judge's derogatory remarks about a minority community as an example. Justice Bhuyan noted that recent Collegium statements often lack reasons for elevation recommendations, a departure from past practice. He emphasized that transparency in judicial appointments is crucial for public trust and accountability, while also addressing concerns about misuse of livestreamed court proceedings.
Key Points
- Justice Ujjal Bhuyan criticized the Collegium's lack of transparency in judicial appointments.
- He warned that this opacity could lead to unsuitable appointments in the judiciary.
- Recent Collegium recommendations often lack explicit reasons for elevations, unlike previous practices.
- Transparency is essential for maintaining public trust and accountability in the judicial system.
- He also discussed the balance between transparency (livestreaming) and preventing misuse of court proceedings.
Exam Facts
- Supreme Court judge: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
- Report: 'The Judicial Transparency Index: Assessing Disclosure of Information by the Supreme Court and the High Courts'.
- Judgment cited: 2018 Swapnil Tripathi judgment (on livestreaming).
- Judgment cited: 2020 Central Public Information Officer, Supreme Court of India v. Subhash Chandra Agarwal judgment.
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