Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said today he was “extremely upset” over media reports on a Supreme Court collegium’s recommendations on new judges and urged the media to be “responsible” in reporting such news. The top judge said reports on appointments even before any formal announcement are “counterproductive”.
“The process of appointment of judges is sacrosanct and has certain dignity attached to it. Media friends must understand and recognise the sanctity of this process,” the Chief Justice said, speaking at the farewell of a judge, justice Navin Sinha.
“There were instances of deserving career progression of bright talents getting marred because of such irresponsible reporting and speculation. This is very unfortunate and I am extremely upset about it. I appreciate maturity and responsibility displayed by majority of senior journalists and media houses in not speculating on such serious matter,” Justice Ramana said.
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