Bar Bodies Halt Supreme Court Reappointment of Retired Judges, Bench Notes

The Supreme Court has been prevented from reappointing retired judges after bar bodies raised objections. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana noted the intervention while examining the seniority of judicial officers in Rajasthan. The observation highlights the influence of bar associations on judicial appointments. It also underscores ongoing concerns about the reappointment process and seniority norms within the judiciary.