Supreme Court Upholds Quashing Of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Professor Who Couldn't Join Duty Due To COVID

The Supreme Court clarified that the Chief Justice of a High Court cannot individually reconsider judicial appointments and that such decisions must be made collectively by the collegium. This ruling reinforces the importance of collective decision-making in the judicial appointment process, ensuring that appointments are made transparently and collaboratively rather than through individual discretion. The court's decision aims to enhance accountability and prevent unilateral decisions that could undermine the integrity of the appointment process.