Chief Justice of India slams Centre over delay in judges' appointment, says you can't sit over files
According to reports, CJI TS Thakur told Attorney General Mukul Rohatigi that since February, 75 names had been recommended for appointment of high court judges.
"You can't leave a situation where courts are allowed to be shut down. Accessibility to courts can't be allowed to a grinding halt. Tell us where the files are. There has to be some accountability," he said.
"If you have some problem with the names, send it back. Collegium can consider. You can't sit over files and not process the recommendations," the CJI said.
His comments came when the court was hearing a petition on the appointment of judges.
He said even transfers and appointments of chief justices of high courts had not been done.
"In February, a few judges were recommended for transfer. Still the names are not processed. It gives a wrong impression and we feel to think whether judicial work should be withdrawn from those judges under transfer," the CJI said.
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