Higher threshold proposed for judges' children in HC appointments

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 2 hours ago
Following a proposal to temporarily halt the selection of sitting or former judges' lawyer children for high court judges, another SC collegium member suggested they should meet a higher benchmark. This aims to balance merit-based appointments with concerns over the advantages of judicial lineage.

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