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Lack of transparency, limited diversity, and patronage expose structural flaws in India’s Supreme Court collegium system

The opaque process of judicial transfers calls for urgent reform — through procedural clarity, consultation, and public accountability

Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal alleged that the broader plan is to strip the judiciary of its autonomy and reintroduce National Judicial Appointments Commission to control appointment of judges

Asserting that the confidence in the judicial system seems to be on the decline in people's perception, Sibal has said alternatives can only be found when both the government and the judiciary accept that the systems in place, including for judges' appointments, are not working.

"During the last 24, I could not have any lunch with my family. Many times I used to be in the office even at dinner time. There are many things that I want to do and am doing these days. Living the life of a private citizen feels very good," he said

"Not only is it a right, but it is also our responsibility. To test the constitutional validity of the law is our responsibility," he said

Ambedkar predicted that the Constitution may be perverted without changing its form simply by changing the form of the administration