Letter to the Editor

Strange situation

Govindan Kutty

Sir — This refers to reports that Chief Justice of India Hl Dattu has refused to be part of the panel to select two members of the National Judicial Appointment Commission. Justice Anil R Dave had earlier recused himself in a related case as he became part of the commission whose validity has been challenged. Now the Chief Justice of India has made a surprise exit even as the apex court is considering the matter. What will happen if all the judges who are hearing the matter recuse themselves, as all of them are appointed by the collegium systemIJ