As part of this exercise, the recommendations made for elevations to the Allahabad High Court, Delhi High Court, Punjab and Haryana High Court and Chennai High Court, among others, are being “scrutinised more carefully”. It is learnt that the government indicated to the Supreme Court collegium that it was not advisable to have six judges from the same high court in another high court. The IB has also been asked to take a detailed look at the the “links” of the names recommended with sitting or retired judges. (Source: File Photo) The IB has also been asked to take a detailed look at the the “links” of the names recommended with sitting or retired judges. The Indian Express had first reported the government’s decision not to accept many crucial recommendations and observations made by the Supreme Court collegium regarding the draft memorandum of procedure (MoP).

Source: Indian Express July 10, 2016 00:24 UTC