The university system is strong and dedicated to its mission: Chandrachud, C.J.

Justice Chandrachud added that the Supreme Court’s whole bench is consulted before making any nominations.The recent appointment of two judges to the Supreme Court within 72 hours of their recommendation, according to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, sends a signal to the country that the Collegium is alive, active, and dedicated to its work.

Speaking to a group of lawyers and judges at a felicitation ceremony for justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and KV Viswanathan, who were recently appointed to the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India added that the collegium alone should not be thanked for the recent appointments because the government is an equal stakeholder in the process.

The CJI stated that “we must accept the fact that government is a stakeholder in the process” and that “we have sent the nation a message that the Collegium is vibrant, active, and committed to its task” with these appointments, which were made in less than 72 hours after the names were recommended.Justice Chandrachud added that while the Collegium consults with every Supreme Court justice before making an appointment, every appointment commands the esteem and affection of the court’s judges.