Supreme Court Judge Calls for Transparency in Judicial Appointment Process

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court has emphasized that citizens have a fundamental right to know how judges are appointed. He noted that Supreme Court collegium resolutions were previously accompanied by at least some reasoning, even if not fully detailed. His remarks highlight concerns about the current level of transparency in the collegium system, which governs judicial appointments in India. The comments signal a push from within the judiciary for greater openness in a process that has long been criticized for lacking public accountability.