DESK BRIEF: The Union cleared 7 SC judge appointments within a week returning the SC to its full sanctioned strength of 34 Judges.

Let’s meet the five Supreme Court Judges who were sworn in today!

DESK BRIEF: The judge appointment and BBC documentary disputes saw major developments leading up to the inaugural SC Foundation Day event

The SC Collegium reiterated five names, highlighted delays caused by the Union, and gave insight into Union’s Considerations in appointments

Justice Chandrachud’s reluctance to attend the last Collegium meeting opens the door for further delays in the body’s critical functioning.

Two Collegium members objected to CJI Lalit's proposal to elevate four Judges to the Supreme Court through the circulation of a letter.

The CJI Ramana-led Collegium made more recommendations for HC appointments than his three predecessors.

Rao J is set to retire on June 7th, 2022, during the Supreme Court's summer vacation.

During their tenure, the Chief Justice of India plays a key role in deciding the fate of the SC as an institution.

DESK BRIEF: Long-standing critiques of the Collegium's lack of transparency are reflected in recent elevations.

DESK BRIEF: Justice Akil Kureshi's retirement marks another chapter in India’s history of Executive interference in judicial appointments.

43.6% of HC judges have been appointed from the subordinate judiciary and the remaining 56.4% were appointed directly from the Bar.