In a bold move, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association has passed a resolution raising serious concerns about what it calls ‘nepotism’ in the appointment of judges at the prestigious court. The association’s president, Anil Tiwari, chaired an emergency meeting on Monday, where these issues were discussed in depth, sending shockwaves through the legal community.
Judges Appointed Without Adequate Assessment
For years, the association claims that the Collegium of the Allahabad High Court Faces Backlash Over Alleged Nepotism in Judge Selection has been recommending names for judicial appointments of advocates who have never even practised in the Allahabad High Court. This practice, according to the Bar Association, questions the competence of such individuals and whether their abilities have ever been adequately assessed.
The Nepotism Question: A Close Look at Influential Backgrounds
The association’s statement raises uncomfortable questions: how can judges assess the skill of advocates who have not appeared before them? It further highlights that the recommendations seem to favour individuals from certain influential backgrounds, raising doubts about fairness in judicial appointments.
Steps Taken by the Bar Association
This decision has sparked outrage, with the association vowing to take the matter up with top officials, including the Prime Minister, the Union Law and Justice Minister, and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. They intend to send a copy of their resolution to all judges, law bodies, and bar associations across the country to register their protest against what they perceive as a deeply flawed and biased system.
A Call for Transparency and Fairness in the Judicial
The Bar Association’s stance on this matter is clear: it demands transparency and fairness in the judicial appointment process. They are urging a more comprehensive and merit-based system, one that ensures only the most qualified individuals ascend to the bench, free from the influence of nepotism or political favouritism.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are based on a statement from the Allahabad High Court Bar Association and do not reflect the stance of the writer.
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