Key Highlights
Judicial Misconduct & Lack of Accountability
Recent cases (Delhi HC Judge’s corruption probe, insensitive rape case judgment) show judicial opacity.
Collegium system seen as non-transparent, nepotistic.
Proposal for Indian Judicial Service (IJS)
Revives debate on National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) struck down by SC.
Advocates for a merit-based All-India service for judicial positions akin to IAS/IPS.
Benefits of IJS
Enhances diversity and representation in higher judiciary.
Reduces family-based appointments and mediocrity.
UPSC-led recruitment suggested; training and performance reviews post-selection.
Analysis & Way Forward
Transparent and competitive IJS would restore public trust and ensure judiciary's institutional integrity.
With growing disillusionment, it's time to move beyond status quo of collegium control.
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