After SC criticism, the Centre clears appointment of 10 judges for high courts

After the Supreme Court criticised the Narendra Modi-led NDA government for its lackadaisical attitude to the appointment of judges, the Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of ten judges for the high courts of Gauhati and Delhi.

According to report, the government has sent the names to President Pranab Mukherjee for his assent now.

The report further said that the five appointments for the Delhi High Court are from the judicial service and the five for Gauhati High Court are both from the bar and state judicial service. The government is also considering recommendations for 35 judges in the Allahabad High Court.

The apex court had on Friday accused the government of “trying to starve out the cause of justice by not appointing judges”.