Experts divided over Justice Kaul's criticism of ex-CJI Chandrachud's approach to judicial appointments
- On Sunday, former Chief Justice Chandrachud urged graduating doctors at the University College of Medical Sciences 55th Foundation Day to prioritize institutional integrity, emphasizing that "society survives by its institutions."
- Delivering the convocation address at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, the former Chief Justice compared foundational institutional work to internal organs, which remain "buried and unthanked," encouraging graduates to reject workplace exploitation.
- Justice Kaul criticized the former Chief Justice for being "too deferential to govt" on judicial appointments, while senior advocate Singh supported this critique, alleging Chandrachud's conduct raised questions about judicial independence.
- Rakesh Dwivedi rejected these allegations, describing the tenure as a "glorious golden period" for the Indian judiciary and defending the former Chief Justice's administrative record with disciplined proceedings and sound judgments.
- Singh noted that while the timing of Kaul's comments ahead of his book release may be questionable, he maintained the concerns deserved airing, highlighting ongoing discussions about transparency in case allocation.
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Ex-SC judge calls former CJI 'too deferential', flags govt pressure on Collegium
In his memoir, former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul criticises former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud for seeking government pre-approval on judicial appointments, arguing the collegium must firmly protect its independence from executive influence.
Justice Lalit changed case listing approach as CJI, says Justice Kaul in memoir
The Supreme Court had more than 1,000 cases marked as “sensitive” that were kept off its regular cause lists, a practice that exposed how the Chief Justice of India’s control over case allocation and listing could determine which matters came up for hearing, former top court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul has written in his memoir “Without Fear or Favour”, crediting Justice Uday U Lalit with changing that approach during his brief tenure as the CJI
Ex-CJI Chandrachud was ‘under some pressure’, withdrew judicial appointments case: Justice SK Kaul - The Tribune
Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul has criticised former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud’s approach to judicial appointments, alleging that he was “too deferential to the government”.
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Times of IndiaExperts divided over Justice Kaul's criticism of ex-CJI Chandrachud's approach to judicial appointments
Sanjay Kishan Kaul has raised concerns regarding the judicial appointment approach of former Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud. Legal experts have expressed differing opinions on Kaul's criticisms, with some defending Chandrachud's tenure and others supporting Kaul. Senior advocates have highlighted issues related to judicial independence and the allocation of sensitive cases during Chandrachud's administration. While some praise his leadership, oth…
Legal experts split over Kaul's criticism of Chandrachud's judicial appointments
Legal experts clashed over Sanjay Kishan Kaul's criticism of D Y Chandrachud's tenure. Their opposing views revived concerns about judicial appointments, independence and sensitive case allocation.
‘Society survives by institutions’: Ex-CJI Chandrachud warns against tear-down culture
Speaking at the 55th Foundation Day of UCMS in New Delhi, former CJI D Y Chandrachud warned against the erosion of democratic institutions and urged Gen Z doctors to reject professional exploitation.
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