Memorandum Of Procedure

Govt rejects candidature of 6 former judges on basis of 'adverse' IB reports; SC refuses to accept decision

As the tussle between the central government and the judiciary over judicial appointments continues, the Supreme Court has refused to agree to a government veto on a judge’s appointment on grounds of national security.

Supreme Court raps Narendra Modi govt for delaying appointment of judges

The Supreme Court on Friday criticised the Narendra Modi-led NDA government for its lackadaisical attitude to the appointment of judges, and accused the government of trying to starve out the cause of justice by not appointing judges

Supreme Court and Narendra Modi govt's latest bone of contention: Judicial dynasties

The Supreme Court of India and the Narendra Modi government seemed to be deadlocked over the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) for the appointment of judges.

Shortage of 458 judges in high courts, says Law Ministry report

The high courts face a shortage of 458 judges, according to a latest Law Ministry data which comes at a time when the judiciary and the government are divided on various clauses of a document which will guide future appointment of members to the higher courts.

Government wants a say through AG in recommending candidates for Supreme Court

The government wants to have a say in recommending names of candidates for elevation as judges of the Supreme Court, with the draft Memorandum of Procedure prepared by it favouring a role for the Attorney General at the Centre and Advocates General in states in the exercise.

Live telecast of DDCA trial: It's reality TV folks; have you ordered popcorn yet?

The Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952, clearly states that only state governments and Centre are allowed to order a commission of inquiry and Delhi, a Union Territory, can only do so in partnership with Centre.

NJAC: Supreme Court issues guidelines to make collegium system more transparent

The Supreme Court came out with guidelines to improve the collegium system of appointment of judges by asking the Centre to finalise a memorandum of procedure (MOP) in consultation with the CJI.

Can't formulate draft MoP for appointing judges: Centre to Supreme Court

Government on Thursday expressed its inability before the Supreme Court in formulating the draft Memorandum of Procedure (MOP) for appointment of judges in the higher judiciary.

SC asks government to formulate draft for judges appointments

The government, whose bid to replace the collegium system was thwarted recently, was on Wednesday entrusted by the Supreme Court with the task of framing a draft Memorandum of Procedure (MOP) for future appointments in higher judiciary after considering all suggestions on the issue.