Supreme Court judge slams collegium for transfer on government nudge

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan voiced strong dissent over the collegium's decision to transfer Justice Atul Sreedharan, citing executive influence. He argued that such transfers, especially when prompted by the central government, compromise judicial independence and the integrity of the collegium system. Justice Bhuyan emphasized the judiciary's reliance on public faith.

Supreme Court judge slams collegium for transfer on government nudge
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan voiced strong dissent over the collegium's decision to transfer Justice Atul Sreedharan, citing executive influence. He argued that such transfers, especially when prompted by the central government, compromise judicial independence and the integrity of the collegium system. Justice Bhuyan emphasized the judiciary's reliance on public faith.