The authors aim to identify the flaws in the current system of selection and appointment of judges but without searching for an ideal alternative approach, rather seeks to suggest amendments to the existing system. Major shortfalls identified are transparency, diversity, competence and conflict of interest followed by suggestions pertaining to criteria for selection and application process among others.
Reform, That You May Preserve
The author in this piece discusses the ongoing conflict over the method of judicial appointments in India. He critiques judicial primacy in judicial appointments in light of the dissent of Justice Chelameswar in the NJAC case. The author suggested a new model based on the United Kingdom's model for appointing judges in India.