New Delhi: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana Told the news of speculative media collegium Meeting regarding appointment of judges Supreme court As in ‘very unfortunate’.
“I am deeply disturbed and expect all the stakeholders to uphold the integrity and dignity of this institution,” chief Magistrate Said.
CJI Ramana, speaking at a formal ceremony to bid farewell to retiring Justice Navin Sinha, said the process of appointment of judges is sacred and has dignity attached to it and the media should understand and recognize its sanctity.
“On this occasion I would like to take the liberty of expressing my concern regarding certain speculations and reports in the media. You all know that we need to appoint judges to this court. The process is on. There will be meetings and decisions are taken. The process of appointment of judges is sacred and has some dignity attached to it. My media friends should understand and recognize the sanctity of this process.”
The CJI said that as an institution, the apex court holds the freedom of the media and rights of individuals in high esteem and today’s reflection in certain sections of the media, pending the process, even before the resolution is formalised. counter productive.
“Such irresponsible reporting and speculations were examples of talented talent not being able to advance in their careers. This is very unfortunate and I am deeply disturbed by this,” he said.
The CJI also appreciated the “tremendous amount of maturity and responsibility” displayed by most senior journalists and media houses in showing restraint and not speculating on such a serious matter.
He said, “Such professional journalists and ethical media are the real strength of Supreme Court in particular and democracy in general. You are part of our system. I look forward to all the stakeholders to uphold the integrity and dignity of this institution.” ”
The head of the judiciary was referring to media reports, which said that the CJI-headed collegium had recommended nine names, including three women judges, for appointment as judges in the apex court.
The three women judges whose names have been recommended are Justice BV Nagarathna of the Karnataka High Court, Justice Hima Kohli, Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court and Justice Bela Trivedi of the Gujarat High Court.
If the collegium’s recommendation is considered and Justice BV Nagarathna is elevated to the Supreme Court as a judge, she could possibly become the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027.
(with inputs from agencies)
“I am deeply disturbed and expect all the stakeholders to uphold the integrity and dignity of this institution,” chief Magistrate Said.
CJI Ramana, speaking at a formal ceremony to bid farewell to retiring Justice Navin Sinha, said the process of appointment of judges is sacred and has dignity attached to it and the media should understand and recognize its sanctity.
“On this occasion I would like to take the liberty of expressing my concern regarding certain speculations and reports in the media. You all know that we need to appoint judges to this court. The process is on. There will be meetings and decisions are taken. The process of appointment of judges is sacred and has some dignity attached to it. My media friends should understand and recognize the sanctity of this process.”
The CJI said that as an institution, the apex court holds the freedom of the media and rights of individuals in high esteem and today’s reflection in certain sections of the media, pending the process, even before the resolution is formalised. counter productive.
“Such irresponsible reporting and speculations were examples of talented talent not being able to advance in their careers. This is very unfortunate and I am deeply disturbed by this,” he said.
The CJI also appreciated the “tremendous amount of maturity and responsibility” displayed by most senior journalists and media houses in showing restraint and not speculating on such a serious matter.
He said, “Such professional journalists and ethical media are the real strength of Supreme Court in particular and democracy in general. You are part of our system. I look forward to all the stakeholders to uphold the integrity and dignity of this institution.” ”
The head of the judiciary was referring to media reports, which said that the CJI-headed collegium had recommended nine names, including three women judges, for appointment as judges in the apex court.
The three women judges whose names have been recommended are Justice BV Nagarathna of the Karnataka High Court, Justice Hima Kohli, Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court and Justice Bela Trivedi of the Gujarat High Court.
If the collegium’s recommendation is considered and Justice BV Nagarathna is elevated to the Supreme Court as a judge, she could possibly become the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027.
(with inputs from agencies)
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