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Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Calls for Greater Transparency in Collegium Appointments
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM
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Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has urged the Supreme Court to adopt clearer procedures for collegium appointments, citing the need for accountability and public confidence.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, a senior judge of the Supreme Court, has publicly called for greater transparency in the collegium system that selects judges for the higher judiciary.
He pointed out that the current appointment process lacks clear criteria and public visibility, which can erode trust in the judiciary. Bhuyan emphasized that a transparent framework would help ensure that appointments are based on merit and free from undue influence.
The judge suggested that the collegium publish its selection guidelines, timelines, and the qualifications of candidates considered, and that these documents be made available to the public.
While the Supreme Court has not yet responded to the call, Bhuyan’s remarks add to the growing debate over reforms in judicial appointments across India.
He pointed out that the current appointment process lacks clear criteria and public visibility, which can erode trust in the judiciary. Bhuyan emphasized that a transparent framework would help ensure that appointments are based on merit and free from undue influence.
The judge suggested that the collegium publish its selection guidelines, timelines, and the qualifications of candidates considered, and that these documents be made available to the public.
While the Supreme Court has not yet responded to the call, Bhuyan’s remarks add to the growing debate over reforms in judicial appointments across India.