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Petition Filed in Supreme Court Seeks Timely Appointment of Judicial and Technical Members for GST Tribunals A Public Interest Litigation (PIL)  has been moved in the Supreme Court  of India, urging the Central Government to expedite the process of appointing judicial and technical members to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal . Filed by Advocate Anoop Prakash Awasthi , the petition seeks to operationalize the tribunal across India, ensuring a functional and streamlined process for GST-related disputes . The petitioner also requests the identification of suitable premises, development of a website, and allocation of budgets to facilitate the smooth functioning of these tribunals. Long-Pending Establishment of the GST Appellate Tribunal The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India in 2017 , marking one of the most significant indirect tax reforms in the country’s history. However, one major issue that remains unresolved since the enactment of t...

Constitutional Provisions for Appointment of Chief Justice of High Courts The appointment of Chief Justices of High Courts in India is governed by several constitutional provisions and guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court Collegium . The Constitution of India , particularly Articles 217 and 222 , outlines the framework for the appointment of Judges and Chief Justices  of High Courts. In conjunction with these, the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) , developed based on various Supreme Court rulings, plays a crucial role in guiding the appointment process. Article 217: Appointment of High Court Judges Article 217 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications and procedure for the appointment of Judges to High Courts . According to this Article: - A Judge of a High Court , including the Chief Justice , is appointed by the President of India . - The President consults with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) , the Governor of the respective state , and sometimes the Chief Justice of ...