The lordships’ object: The dissatisfaction expressed last Friday by four top Supreme Court judges raises serious questions about India’s institutions. (Photo: AP) The lordships’ object: The dissatisfaction expressed last Friday by four top Supreme Court judges raises serious questions about India’s institutions. At the heart of the dispute is the CJI’s role as master of roster, with a prerogative to constitute benches of the apex court and allocate cases. Former Law Minister Veerappa Moily sees the “well settled principle that Chief Justice is the master of the roster” differently. However, former Supreme Court Judge, Justice K T Thomas maintains the CJI “has to be master of roster” to avoid chaos.

Source: Indian Express January 20, 2018 20:25 UTC