Why can't the reasons for rejecting judgeship candidates by the SC Collegium be revealed
Can’t reveal SC Collegium’s reasons for rejecting judgeship candidates: Delhi HC
- The secrecy surrounding the reasons for rejecting judgeship candidates by the Supreme Court Collegium is to protect the independence and integrity of the judiciary.
- Revealing the specific reasons can potentially harm the reputation and credibility of the candidates involved, even if the rejection was based on valid grounds.
- Maintaining confidentiality also ensures that the Collegium can freely and objectively assess the suitability of candidates without external pressure or influence.
- Disclosing rejection reasons may lead to unnecessary speculation, controversies, and political interference in the judicial appointment process.
- Overall, the confidentiality of Collegium decisions aims to uphold the principles of fairness, impartiality, and transparency in the judiciary.
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