Institute of Legal and Management Studies

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court led by CJI BR Gavai will hear today the All India Judges Association case.

The bench will decide whether to earmark a quota of District Judge posts for those who entered the judiciary as Civil Judges(Junior Division) to avoid career stagnation.

The bench comprises Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, Vinod Chandran and Joymalya Bagchi as well. The bench will determine what should be the criteria for determining seniority in the cadre of higher judicial service. The bench will also consider the ancillary and related issues.

The matter was referred to the Constitution Bench by the bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran on October 7 in the All India Judges Association case.

Live updates from the hearing can be followed here