India considers reviving NJAC for judicial appointments

The central government in India may be considering a new law for appointing judges. This comes after a large amount of cash was reportedly found at the home of Justice Yashwant Varma. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has spoken about the situation, highlighting the government's potential plans. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar recently mentioned the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act. This act was originally passed in 2014 but was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015. Dhankhar pointed out the importance of this legislation and suggested it could help tackle current issues in the judiciary. A meeting took place that included key political figures. They discussed the cash discovery and ongoing investigations. While they did not settle on a new law like the NJAC, they agreed on the need for improvements to protect the judiciary's reputation. There seems to be a consensus among opposition parties, including Congress, about the need to change the current appointment system. A meeting with all political parties will be organized soon to further deliberate on this matter. Justice Varma is currently under investigation due to the cash found at his residence. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended his transfer to the Allahabad High Court, following the withdrawal of his cases in Delhi.