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Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Five Judges, Including V Mohana
SC Collegium recommends 5 names, including senior advocate V Mohana
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The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended five names for judgeship in the Supreme Court, including senior advocate V Mohana. This move aims to enhance women's representation in the court, which currently has only one female judge. The appointments are pending approval from the Centre.
- 01The recommended judges include Chief Justices from various High Courts and senior advocate V Mohana.
- 02The Supreme Court's strength has increased to 38 judges, but currently, only 32 are serving.
- 03No woman has been appointed to the Supreme Court since August 2021, highlighting a gap in gender representation.
- 04The Collegium system for judicial appointments was established through landmark verdicts known as the 'Three Judges Cases.'
- 05If the central government returns a recommendation, the Collegium can reiterate its decision, which the government must then approve.
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The Supreme Court Collegium has put forward five names for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court, including senior advocate V Mohana, in a bid to bolster women's representation. Currently, the Supreme Court has only one woman judge, Justice BV Nagarathna, and has not appointed a female judge since August 2021. The recommendations were made during meetings on May 22 and 27. The Supreme Court's sanctioned strength has recently risen to 38 judges, although it is currently operating with 32 due to upcoming retirements. The Collegium system, which governs judicial appointments and transfers, was shaped by significant legal rulings known as the 'Three Judges Cases.' Following the Collegium's recommendations, the Union Law Minister will present these to the Prime Minister and the President for final approval, with the government required to accept the Collegium's decision if it is reiterated.
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The recommendation for V Mohana could enhance gender diversity in the Supreme Court, addressing the current underrepresentation of women.
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