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The Ministry of Law and Justice notified on Saturday the appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts to fill key judicial positions

The petition highlights a broader concern regarding a frequently raised complaint that High Court collegiums do not meticulously follow the process devised by the Supreme Court for selecting judicial officers and lawyers for appointment as High Court judges.

Supreme Court Registry rejects plea challenging constitutional validity of Collegium system stating that the plea was filed to overstep established legal principles or with an ulterior motive.

The Central government had opposed Madhavan's nomination since he was a supporter of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

In 2015, the SC struck down the NJAC Act, asserting that it violated the basic structure of the Constitution and upheld the primacy of the collegium system.

Delhi High Court Bar Association passes resolution protesting the collegium recommendation to transfer judges from the court

Kiren Rijiju said that there is a small number of retired judges and activists who want the judiciary to play the role of an opposition party.

Dushyant Dave alleged that a majority party might destroy the constitution, therefore parliament should not be allowed to make laws or amend constitution

"As per the relevant provisions under the Constitution of India, the following Judges are appointed as Chief Justices of different High Courts. I extend best wishes to all of them!" Kiren Rijiju said in the tweet. 

Victoria Gowri is appointed as an additional judge along with four others inside the library room of the Madras High Court.