New Delhi: Outgoing Chief Justice of India BR Gavai acknowledged on Sunday that no woman judge could be elevated to the Supreme Court because of a lack of consensus between members of the Collegium.

At an interaction with media persons on his last day in office, CJI Gavai disagreed with the suggestion that there were not enough meritorious women judges serving in High Courts who were suitable for appointment to the top court.

“That’s not true. Some names were discussed but there was no consensus between the Collegium members. Without a consensus, you cannot recommend anyone,” he said when asked why the Collegium led by him could not improve women’s representation in the apex court. Show Full Article

CJI Gavai explained that for elevating High Court judges to the top court, a five-me

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