SC Collegium Split Over Judge Pick On Regional Grounds

The Supreme Court collegium’s recommendation to elevate Justice Vipul Pancholi sparked dissent, with Justice BV Nagarathna citing “regional imbalance” and concerns over precedent. She questioned Pancholi’s Gujarat-to-Patna transfer and potential future as CJI. The move, if approved, would restore the court’s full strength of 34 judges.