Two Supreme Court judges ask chief justice to consider permanent five-judge constitutional bench
Justices SC Sharma and Datta have petitioned the chief justice of India to explore establishing a standing five-judge bench for constitutional matters.
A two-judge panel of the Supreme Court, consisting of Justice SC Sharma and Justice Datta, submitted a request to the chief justice of India. The request seeks the creation of a permanent five-judge constitutional bench to handle cases involving interpretation of the Constitution. The judges argue that a dedicated bench would provide consistency and expertise in constitutional adjudication. No decision has been announced yet.
Why it matters
A permanent constitutional bench could streamline India's handling of pivotal legal questions affecting governance and rights.
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