'Very unfortunate': CJI N V Ramana upset with reports on Supreme Court judges' appointments

CJI was referring to media reports which said the Collegium is understood to have recommended nine names for appointment as judges in SC

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Wednesday expressed his concern over media reports on elevation of nine judges to the top court, before a formal statement by the Supreme Court's Collegium.

"Today’s reflections in some sections of the media, pending the process, even before formalising the resolution is counter productive. There were instances of deserving career progression of bright talents getting marred because of such irresponsible reporting and speculation. This is very unfortunate and I am extremely upset about it," he said.

In his farewell speech for Justice Navin Sinha, who retired on Wednesday, the CJI said the process of appointment of judges is sacrosanct and has certain dignity attached to it.

The media must understand and recognise the sanctity of this process, he added.

He expressed his displeasure on reports on Collegium recommending names of nine judges, including three women, for elevation to the top court.

However, a statement, released by the Collegium, comprising five senior most judges, showed that those names have been proposed on Tuesday for elevation.