Judge appointment refers to the process of selecting judges for the judiciary. It involves various authorities, including the executive and legislative branches. Criteria often include legal expertise and experience. The process aims to ensure impartiality and fairness in the judicial system. Different countries have unique methods for appointing judges. This impacts the rule of law and public confidence in the judiciary.
Judicial appointments are central to the credibility of India’s constitutional democracy. The Collegium system, evolved through Supreme Court judgments, was designed to insulate this process from executive interference...