Former judge criticizes lack of transparency in judicial appointments process

Former judge K Chandru has criticized the opacity of the current judicial appointments system. He claimed appointments are now effectively made by the executive, represented by Prime Minister Modi, rather than the judicial collegium. Chandru noted the National Judicial Appointments Commission, struck down by the Supreme Court, has not been revived. Other jurists, including Justice S Muralidhar, also raised concerns about representation, specifically the low number of women elevated to the Supreme Court.