Why India has never appointed a ‘distinguished jurist’ to SC, Justice Bhuyan asks
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below:
- Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has raised concerns that for the past 76 years no “distinguished jurist” has been appointed to India’s Supreme Court.
- He urged that the matter receive serious attention under Article 124(3) of the Constitution, which governs the appointment of judges.
- Bhuyan’s remarks highlight a perceived gap in the court’s composition and raise questions about the criteria used for selecting its members.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 75% center, 25% right.
How each side framed it
Justice Bhuyan calls for hiring top jurists as Supreme Court judges
Why India has never appointed a ‘distinguished jurist’ to SC, Justice Bhuyan asks
Justice Bhuyan Flags 76-Yr Absence of Distinguished Jurists On SC Bench
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 4 outlets, only 1 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Hindustan Times on ; 4 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The New Indian Express
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Why India has never appointed a ‘distinguished jurist’ to SC, Justice Bhuyan asks — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- Justice Bhuyan flags 76-year absence of 'distinguished jurists' on SC bench — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- Justice Bhuyan Flags 76-Yr Absence of Distinguished Jurists On SC Bench — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Justice Bhuyan calls for hiring top jurists as Supreme Court judges — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·