Chief Justice Advocates for National Judicial Recruitment: A Move Beyond Regionalism

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized the need for a national-level recruitment process for judicial services to move beyond regionalism. Addressing a conference, he highlighted the importance of attracting skilled personnel to handle high case pendency and urged for standardized recruitment calendars and innovative training methods to modernize the judiciary.

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has called for a national-level recruitment process for judicial services, advocating for a shift from regional and state-centered selections.

Speaking at the 'National Conference of the District Judiciary,' the CJI highlighted the pressing need to attract skilled personnel to address the high pendency of cases, stressing that uniform recruitment calendars are essential for timely vacancy filling.

The CJI also underscored the importance of modernizing judicial training programs by integrating state, national, and international best practices to bolster judicial efficiency and reduce case backlog.

(With inputs from agencies.)