How higher judiciary became an 'uncle-judge' club

Jan 20, 2023 | 21:20 IST

Is the wrong person appointed a judge? Is the right person rejected? Here’s what some judges say

In 2018, Abhinav Chandrachud published a book titled Supreme Whispers. The subtitle, ‘Conversations with Judges of the Supreme Court of India, 1980-89’, explains the book’s contents. George Gadbois (1936-2017) was professor of political science, University of Kentucky. He wrote extensively on SC judges. Gadbois should be read much more.

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How higher judiciary became an 'uncle-judge' club

Is the wrong person appointed a judge? Is the right person rejected? Here’s what some judges say

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