Overview
- The Delhi High Court Bar Association wrote to Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai and the Supreme Court collegium calling for greater transparency in judicial appointments and transfers.
- The letter says frequent transfers have created unease within the institution and the legal fraternity and could undermine stability and continuity.
- The Bar states that nearly one-third of the current bench hails from other jurisdictions and that Delhi lawyers feel overlooked for elevation.
- Signed by DHCBA president N. Hariharan and secretary Vikram Singh Panwar, the letter argues the Bar is an equal stakeholder yet is routinely kept in the dark.
- Context to the concerns includes the August 27 collegium move recommending transfers of Justices Arun Monga and Tara Vitasta Ganju and postings of three judges to Delhi, proposals a senior advocate has asked to reconsider while alleging reliance on unverified reports; these recommendations await the Centre’s nod.