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Reservation in appointments in higher judiciary
February 18 , 2025
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- A DMK MP P. Wilson introduced a private member’s bill in Rajya Sabha revives debate on reservation in appointments in higher judiciary.
- It is seeking reservation for the SC/ST and OBCs in the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and high court.
- It also sought consultation by the Government of India with the respective State Governments while appointing Chief Justice or judge of any HC.
- In the 84th Report on Demand for Grants, the Committee had recommended the strength of women judges should be around 50% of the total strength.
- The Law Ministry had then said there is no proposal for amendment to Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution.
- Of the 604 judges appointed since 2018 to various HCs, 454 belonged to the general category.
- Only 18 belonged to the SCs, nine to the STs and 72 to the OBCs and 34 belonged to the minority category.
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