In Brief
This case concerns delays in the judicial appointment process caused by Collegiums hesitating to recommend new candidates while awaiting clearance of previous recommendations. The Supreme Court held that no such procedural impediment exists and Collegiums must make continuous recommendations without waiting for earlier results, to prevent fresh vacancies from recurring during processing delays. The Court also noted the high rate of rejections by the Supreme Court Collegium and expressed concern about lack of alignment between different Collegiums, while encouraging the Attorney General to expedite name clearances.
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