CJI Consulted Judges Before Clubbing CAPF Deputation Petitions
· India · Hindustan Times, Times of India
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant consulted the presiding judges before clubbing contempt petitions regarding IPS deputation to Central Armed Police Forces with a separate constitutional challenge, according to sources familiar with the matter. The administrative decision aimed to streamline proceedings following Parliament enactment of a new law governing such deputation. Confusion arose when the registry inadvertently retained the contempt petitions on the cause list of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan for September 29, triggering public speculation about unilateral roster changes. A special bench comprising Justices Manoj Misra and Bhuyan subsequently addressed the registry's administrative error, with the judges noting that the controversy generated unnecessary heat.
Why it matters
The clarification resolves public queries regarding Supreme Court administrative transparency and judicial consultation procedures in high-profile service matters.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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