SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change Context : Through a selection process that includes “meaningful discussion on and assessment of candidates’ judicial acumen,” the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, has subtly and transparently streamlined the appointment process of […]
Why Do Judges Recuse Themselves? Context: A judge can step down from a case where there is a potential conflict of interest in order to avoid the appearance of prejudice in the decision-making process. Recusals can be automatic, in which case the judge withdraws from […]