– Majumder: Recommended a year ago for the Delhi High Court Bench; her name was delayed without explanation.
– Datar: Segregated from appointment lists; his juniors were promoted while his candidacy stagnated despite approval by the Collegium months earlier.
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The issue highlights ongoing tensions between India’s judiciary and executive regarding high-stakes judicial appointments. The unexplained delay or modification of recommendations from the Supreme court Collegium undermines not only individual candidates but also institutional credibility. This could have long-term implications on attracting qualified legal professionals to judiciary roles if repeated instances discourage future aspirants.
Additionally, this stalemate affects critical functioning within courts facing vacancies, possibly delaying justice delivery-a cornerstone principle of democracy. The pending litigation as 2018 further underscores systemic inertia surrounding this issue.
Urgent action is warranted both at political and judiciary levels to uphold procedural transparency while ensuring timely deliberations on crucial matters impacting India’s legal framework.