Supreme Court To Hear Petition Against Delay In Judges' Appointment On Monday

While hearing the pleas on November 7, the top court said it was "troublesome" that the Centre was selectively picking judges.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday two petitions, including one alleging a delay on the Centre's part in clearing the names recommended by the collegium for appointment and transfer of judges.

A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sudhanshu Dhulia and Sandeep Mehta is slated to hear the matter on Monday.

While hearing the pleas on November 7, the top court said it was "troublesome" that the Centre was selectively picking, choosing and appointing judges whose names were recommended by the collegium for appointment to the higher judiciary.