Challenges and Reforms in the Indian Collegium System: An In-Depth Analysis
Lead author · Corresponding
Anagha V Easanan
Student at Christ (Deemed to be University), Lavasa, Pune, India
Co-author
Ashwin S Kumar
Student at Christ (Deemed to be University), Lavasa, Pune, India
Co-author
Poojaa Naresh
Student at Christ (Deemed to be University), Lavasa, Pune, India
Abstract
The Indian collegium system of appointing and transferring judges in the higher judiciary has been analyzed and debated due to the inherent problems and challenges it raises. This study will examine the challenges and problems with the collegium system and it will provide insight into the historical background of the collegium and diverse perspectives of stakeholders in the legal community. This study identifies serious problems and challenges, from transparency and accountability to judicial independence. It delves into different perspectives of stakeholders to better illustrate and describe the complexities facing the collegium and judges in the Indian legal system.
Keywords
Indian collegium system
challenges
appointing and transferring judges
transparency and accountability
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