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Dhankhar: How can CJI play role in executive appointments?

IndiaTimes Friday, 14 February 2025
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the involvement of the CJI in executive appointments, such as selecting the CBI director, and called for a review of such rules. He emphasized the need to uphold the principle of separation of powers, indicating that judicial involvement in executive functions does not align with democratic principles.
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