NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday reiterated its dissatisfaction with the Centre’s selective approach in approving names recommended by the collegium for the transfer of high court judges, deeming it a concerning trend.
Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia emphasised the non-appointment of advocates Harmeet Singh Grewal and Deepinder Singh Nalwa as judges in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, noting that both candidates are Sikhs. Expressing concern over the delay, the bench questioned the Attorney General R Venkataramani, representing the Centre, regarding the pending transfers, particularly
citing cases from the Gujarat High Court, Allahabad, and Delhi.
Of the 11 recommended transfers, only five have been executed. Additionally, eight recently recommended judges have not received clearance, with some being senior to those already appointed, raising questions about the government’s transfer policy.
The court underscored the impact on seniority and questioned the message sent by the government’s selective approach, cautioning that such practices discourage potential judges.
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People are not supposed to roam around on highways, the Supreme Court said on Monday while refusing to entertain a plea raising the issue of safety and protection of pedestrians on highways. The matter came up for hearing on Monday before a bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia.
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