New Delhi, February 15, 2025: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the Chief Justice of India’s (CJI) involvement in executive appointments, stressing the importance of maintaining the separation of powers. Speaking at a public event, he argued that judicial participation in executive decisions could disrupt the constitutional balance among the judiciary, legislature, and executive, emphasizing the need to uphold democratic governance.
His remarks come amid ongoing debates over judicial appointments and the collegium system. Dhankhar reiterated that while judicial independence is crucial, executive functions should be handled by elected representatives. His statements have reignited discussions on judicial reforms, with legal experts and political leaders weighing in on the evolving power dynamics within India’s governance structure.
