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In the inaugural episode, I elaborate upon one of my favourite topics: the master of roster.

This system is not explicitly laid down in any law or the Constitution but has evolved as a matter of convention and the Supreme Court’s own judgments over the years. You see, someone has to ensure efficient functioning of the court right? The workload management, the expertise of judges in specific areas of law, and balancing the composition of benches to reflect diversity and representation. So who does that today? That burden falls on the Chief Justice of the court.

But like I said, critics argue that the system is susceptible to favouritism, where certain judges or benches are consistently assigned high-profile or politically sensitive cases, leading to perceptions of bias or unfairness. 

by Saurav Das

24/04/2024