New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a bizarre petition filed by G. Sarvan Kumar seeking his own appointment as a High Court judge, calling it a “mockery of the system.”
The matter came up for the first time before a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Justice Vinod Chandran.
The Bench expressed strong displeasure over the plea, questioning whether the petitioner expected the apex court to convene a collegium meeting on his request.
“Do you want us to call the first three judges of this Court here and hold a collegium meeting now?
You are making a mockery of the system!” remarked CJI Gavai.
The Court further hinted that it might impose costs on the petitioner for filing such a frivolous plea.
“When have we heard petitions regarding the appointment of a High Court judge? How much will it cost?” the CJI asked.
Faced with the Court’s stern observations, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the plea. The CJI, however, went a step further, suggesting that filing such petitions was unbecoming of an advocate.
“Sanad (license to practice law) should be withdrawn for filing such pleas,” the Chief Justice said in open court. The petition was eventually withdrawn with the Court’s permission.
Separately, the Supreme Court also took up a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of various provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021.
Supreme Court slams man who sought appointment as HC judge, saying, Do you want us to hold the Collegium meeting now?
“Do you want us to call the first three judges of this court here and hold a collegium meeting now?” CJI Gavai asked the petitioner’s counsel.
