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Union government appoints two new judges to the Supreme Court, restores full sanctioned strength
Justices Kotiswar Singh and R. Mahadevan’s appointments are intended to improve representation of North-East India and backward communities
16th Jul 2024
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How many times has the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court been superseded?
DESK BRIEF: There have been three supersessions at the Supreme Court of India.
10th Feb 2022
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The Seniority Principle: How is the Chief Justice of India Selected?
As per the seniority principle, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as the Chief Justice of India.
4th Feb 2022
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Does Seniority Trump Merit in Judicial Appointments?
Seniority is an important consideration for recommendations to the Supreme Court, and there is now an all-India list indicating the same.
28th Sep 2021
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How Do We Appoint Supreme Court Judges?
The judiciary appoints its own judges - a common source of conflict with the executive. But what does the process entail?
28th Aug 2021
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Since 2018, how many times have SC elevations been withdrawn?
Deferral and withdrawal of Supreme Court elevations in light of overall conversion rate.
13th May 2019
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