R. Venkataramani

Supreme Court questions 'lightning speed' of Goel's appointment

After perusing the original file, the Constitution Bench asked the Attorney General why the process was completed within 24 hours, why the vacancy open since May was filled in a day, and why none of the four empanelled officers could serve the six-year term. The bench said it was examining the process, not Goel's credentials, and reserved judgment the same day.

The bench had asked for the file on 23 November 2022. The written judgment of 2 March 2023 (paras 187-195) sets out the same concerns in the Court's own words.

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