Supreme Court nominations trigger backlash over seniority, inclusivity

Two council members dissent as four judges are recommended for the Supreme Court, with critics questioning seniority, transparency, inclusivity and the failure to fill all five vacancies.

The Judicial Council, led by Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma, has recommended four judges to fill vacant positions at the Supreme Court, sparking severe criticism from within the council and legal fraternity over the bypass of seniority and incomplete nominations.