Proposed CJ Sharma pledges transparent judicial appointments
▸ Part of: Proposed Chief Justice Sharma Pledges Increased Access to Justice Through Technology
Proposed Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma has pledged to make the judicial appointment process transparent, emphasizing a merit-based system for judges. His action plan outlines identifying objective standards for qualifications and experience to ensure dispute-free, transparent, and predictable appointments. Sharma also plans to fill vacant judicial posts within constitutional timeframes, prioritize High Court judges for Supreme Court appointments, and give preference to district judges and bench officers for High Court and district court positions, while ensuring inclusiveness.
Read full article (2 min read) ›
