The Chief Justice was annoyed by the report on the appointment of judges and warned the media

NV Ramana, said today that he was very disturbed…get the details…

Thursday, 19th August 2021

Judge NV Ramana stated that he hopes that all stakeholders can maintain the integrity and dignity of the institution.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, NV Ramana, said today that he was “very disturbed” by the media reports on the Supreme Court’s collegiate panel’s recommendations on the new judges and urged the media to “responsibly” report such news. The senior judge said that even before the official announcement, it was reported that the appointment was “backfire”.

The Chief Justice said: “The process of appointing judges is sacred and inviolable, with a certain dignity. Friends in the media must understand and recognize the sacredness of this process,” said the Chief Justice, saying goodbye to Judge Navensingha.

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"There have been instances where such irresponsible reports and speculations have blinded talented people to the well-deserved career development of talents. This is very unfortunate and I am very frustrated with this. I thank most senior reporters for their maturity and sense of responsibility. And the media company did not speculate on such a serious matter," Judge Ramana said.

He pointed out that the process of appointing judges is ongoing, and “a meeting will be held and decisions will be made.”

Judge Ramana stated that the Supreme Court attaches great importance to media freedom and the rights of the people, and hopes that all stakeholders will safeguard the institution’s rights. Integrity and dignity.

Earlier today, it was reported that the Supreme Court Academy, led by Justice Ramana, recommended the names of nine justices for promotion to the High Court.

The Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said today that he was "extremely disturbed" by the media coverage of the Supreme Court's collegiate panel on the new judge's recommendations and urged the media to "responsibly" report such news. The senior judge said that reporting the appointment was "backfire" even before the official announcement.

"The process of appointing judges is sacred and inviolable, with a certain dignity. Friends of the media must understand and recognize the sanctity of this process, "said the Chief Justice in bidding farewell to Justice Navin Sinha.

" Due to these irresponsible reports and speculation. This is very unfortunate and I am very frustrated about it.

I appreciate the maturity and sense of responsibility that most high-level media and reporters have shown when not speculating on such serious matters, "Judge Ramana said. Sustained and done. Decide."stating that the Supreme Court highly respects freedom of the press and individual rights, Judge Ramana said he expects all stakeholders to maintain the integrity and dignity of the institution.

Judge BV Nagarathna is currently a judge of the Karnataka High Court. He was appointed additional judge of the Karnataka High Court in 2008 and was appointed permanent judge almost two years later. Other names recommended by the Institute of the Five are Senior Attorney and former Deputy Attorney General PS Narasimha, Judge Abhay Shreeniwas Oka, Judge Vikram Nath, Judge JK Maheshwari, Judge CT Ravikumar and Judge MM Sundresh.

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