Diversity in the judiciary is important to ensure that courts reflect the society they serve. A private Bill introduced by DMK party member P. Wilson seeks to address issues related to representation and inclusiveness in judicial appointments.
The collegium system was introduced in India to maintain judicial independence, allowing senior judges to recommend appointments to higher courts. However, the Supreme Court struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) in 2015, saying it could compromise judicial independence by giving too much power to the executive.
Regional benches of the Supreme Court are being considered to improve access to justice. These benches will allow people in different parts of the country to approach the Supreme Court without traveling long distances to Delhi.
Experts say that both diversity and decentralization will help make the judiciary more transparent, representative, and accessible to citizens across India.
