Bar Bodies Stopped Top Court From Reappointing Retired Judges Says Chief Justice

The Supreme Court revealed that <b>bar associations</b> previously intervened to prevent the top court from reappointing retired judges. The bench, featuring <b>CJI Surya Kant</b> alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, made these remarks while addressing judicial officer seniority issues in Rajasthan. Administrative hurdles and institutional pushback often dictate judicial appointments more than sheer operational necessity, highlighting deep-seated resistance within legal bodies regarding retired personnel. This ongoing friction underscores the complex bureaucratic maze governing judicial staffing and career progression across courts.