The Supreme Court recently directed the Government to consult all legal professionals as well as the public regarding the appointment of High Court and Supreme Court judges and about the Collegium system. This was one of the 13 points highlighted and discussed in the meeting organised by the members of Indian Association of lawyers, Jharkhand Committee on Wednesday.
Giving details about the agendas which were deliberated upon in the meeting, a member of Indian Association of lawyers, Jharkhand AK Rashidi said, “Few vital agendas on appointment of judges, providing equal opportunity to all the candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and economically weaker section of society, giving opportunity to law graduate youths and others were discussed in today’s meeting.”
The meeting also emphasised on the issue of appointment of lawyers at district courts, which should be done on the level of appointments of judges at High Courts and the Apex court. In this regard, it was highlighted that those associated with the Bar Council of India and lawyers association must be involved in the appointment procedure.
“Suggestion regarding appointing advocates in district courts and tribunals as the judges was also highlighted in the meeting. All the eligible lawyers of districts courts must be promoted and should be appointed as senior advocates in High court and Supreme Court,” added Rashidi.
Citing details about Indian Association of lawyers, Rashidi further added, “The main objective of this association is to encourage study and practice of principles of democracy, socialism, promote social justice and work for speedy evolution of a democratic socialist society in India.”