Yes Milord: Why did Justice Nagaratna get angry in the meeting of college, what is the whole controversy over SC sent to Justice Pancholi?

This was the first time in August 2021 when three women judges were appointed to the Supreme Court in one go. At that time, for the first time a total of four women judges sat together in the Supreme Court with the arrival of Justices Heema Kohli, BV Nagratna and Bela Trivedi. Justice Indira Banerjee was already present in them. At that time, the recommendation of the collegium and the immediate approval of the government, both were called Historic Moments. The reason was that till now only eight women judges were made in the Supreme Court. So far, three Chief Justice CJI UU Lalit, DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjeev Khanna have left for 2021. There was a lot of participation of women. But during their period, not a single woman was brought to the Supreme Court. Today, only one female judge Justice Biwi Nagratna is among the 32 judges of the Supreme Court. Now the tenure of Justice BR Gawai is also seen going on the same path. This came out in the cleanest collegium meeting.

Callozium system means a decision -making system on appointment of judges in which judges meet each other. Vote and decide. The system in which there is nothing to do with the government. Meaning that the big judges of the Supreme Court sit and decide who will become the new judge. Which Jistis of the High Court will be promoted and brought to the Supreme Court. Some more such decisions. Similar things keep going on about the collegium system. At the moment we are discussing this because a decision was taken recently about the callozium system. After which there is a ruckus.

The central government has approved the appointment of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Arahehe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to appoint Justice of the Supreme Court. The notification was issued two days after the recommendation of the Supreme Court Kalizium. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal posted on X that after consulting the Chief Justice of India, the President has asked Justice Aradhe and Justice Pancholi to be appointed as the Supreme Court judge. Now with these appointments, the number of judges in the Supreme Court will again become 34. However, there was a dispute over the appointment of Justice Pancholi. According to media reports, his name was opposed by Supreme Court Justice Biwi Nagratna at the Kalizium meeting. It is said that he cited a low rank in his All India Seniority. Also, in 2023, he was also questioned on the reasons for the transfer of Patna High Court from Gujarat High Court.

Justice Biwi Nagratna has objected to the promotion of Justice Vipul Pancholi. He says that the appointment of Justice Pancholi will be unfavorable to the Justice Administration and will endanger the credibility of the collegium system. Justice Biwi Nagaratna is the only female member of the collegium of five judges headed by Chief Justice Bhushan R. Gawai. Apart from Justice Biwi Nagratna, the collegium consists of Justice Suryakant, Justice Vikram Nath and Justice JK Maheshwari. Justice Pancholi, the center of Justice Biwi Nagaratna’s objection, has been transferred from Gujarat High Court to Patna High Court. Justice Pancholi was transferred in July 2023. Justice Nagaratna described it as a result of a deliberate deliberation. According to reports, Justice Nagaratna’s note indicates that Justice Pancholi is ranked 57th in the seniority list of Heart Court judges. Their disagreement suggests that many other senior and equally qualified judges were ignored in this process. He further stated that the Gujarat High Court is already representing Justice JB Pardiwala and NV Anjaria in the Supreme Court. According to Justice Nagratna, appointment of a third judge from the same High Court will deteriorate the balance, as many High Courts do not represent or their representation is less. Justice Nagaratna is currently in the queue of becoming the first woman Chief Justice of India. His term will start from 2027 and will be 36 days.