CJ Raut retiring on Tuesday
Summary
Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut is retiring after reaching the constitutional age limit, with ongoing concerns about the appointment process for his successor and judicial reforms.
Key Points
- Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut is retiring upon reaching the constitutional age limit of 65.
- Raut assumed leadership of the Supreme Court on October 6, 2024, and had been on leave for the past month.
- During his tenure, tensions between the Bar and the Bench eased, judicial appointments progressed, and long-pending cases were settled.
- Concerns remain about incomplete judicial reforms, particularly regarding the Judicial Council and transparent appointments.
- The Supreme Court announced that cases older than eight years have been reduced to zero and disputes over constitutional commission appointments were resolved.
