Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul Critiques Judicial Appointment Process and Reflects on Judicial Independence
Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul has raised concerns about the judicial appointments process, particularly criticizing former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's approach of seeking government approval before collegium deliberations. Kaul advocates for independent collegium discussions prior to consulting the government and highlights delays in filling vacancies. In his forthcoming memoir, he reflects on judicial impartiality, including his role in upholding Article 370's abrogation and calls for acknowledging human rights violations in Kashmir. Kaul emphasizes the judiciary's need to maintain independence from executive influence.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 54/100.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 38/100 to 68/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 27 Oct, 05:33 pm. Other outlets followed.