Justice Bhuyan Highlights 76-Year Absence of Distinguished Jurists on Supreme Court Bench
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted the 76-year absence of 'distinguished jurists'—legal academics without traditional judicial or lawyer backgrounds—on India's Supreme Court bench. Speaking at the National Law University Delhi convocation, he emphasized that such appointments, allowed under Article 124(3)(c) of the Constitution, could diversify the bench and enrich judicial decision-making. Justice Bhuyan dismissed concerns about academics' lack of practical experience, citing examples from other countries where scholars serve as constitutional judges, and called for greater recognition of talented legal academics in India.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 49/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 30 Aug, 09:39 am. Other outlets followed.
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