India's Supreme Court aims to reduce nepotism by reconsidering relatives' appointments to high courts.

The Supreme Court collegium in India is considering a new policy to avoid recommending judges' close relatives for high court positions, aiming to prioritize merit over connections and increase diversity. The collegium is also conducting direct interactions with potential judges to assess their suitability. This move seeks to eliminate nepotism and provide more opportunities for first-generation lawyers.

3 months ago
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