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Justice Kaul Critiques Former CJI D Y Chandrachud's Deference to Government
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What Happened?
In his book, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul claims that former CJI D Y Chandrachud was overly deferential to the government regarding judicial appointments. He alleges that this affected the handling of important cases.
Key points
- Justice Kaul's book 'Without Fear Or Favour' criticizes Justice Chandrachud's deference to the government.
- Kaul alleges that Chandrachud withdrew a case from him under government pressure.
- Chandrachud stated that there was never dissent in collegium discussions for appointments.
- Kaul expressed concern over pre-approval from the government before collegium discussions.
- He believes Chandrachud was more deferential than necessary in government consultations.
Key insights
- The allegations may raise questions about the integrity of judicial appointments.
- If true, this could lead to calls for reforms in the judicial appointment process.
- The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the government.
Why it matters
This discussion highlights concerns about the independence of the judiciary in India.
Entities
D Y Chandrachud· PersonSanjay Kishan Kaul· PersonSupreme Court· OrganizationIndia· Country
Source
Times of India
