SC lacks diversity in appointment of judges: P Wilson to Rajya Sabha

The member informed the upper house that the Supreme court lacks women judges, judges from the background of historically oppressed and marginalized sections and people are now afraid that judges only from certain classes might not reflect views and values of their society.

New Delhi:Rajya Sabha member from Tamil Nadu, P. Wilson, informed the upper house today that appointment of judges in the Supreme court doesn't indicate diversity and judges are appointed only from certain classes.

"Certain disturbing trends are noticed in the composition of the Supreme Court. For the past few years, there is a declining representation from all the sections of the society in the Apex court. There is a diversity deficit in our Supreme Court and is not indicative of wonderfully diverse and pluralistic society of India," said Wilson.

Adding on further he said that the court lacks women judges, judges from the background of historically oppressed and marginalized sections and people are now afraid that judges only from certain classes might not reflect views and values of their society. "Judges would interpret and enforce the law based on their background," opined the RS member.

He said that diversity is needed so that violation of rights of the underrepresented communities can be prevented.

"Judicial diversity is fundamental to the quality of judges," said Wilson.

Urging the Parliament to take measures in order to ensure social justice and diversity, Wilson said that over-representation of certain sections questions the system's objectivity and shows its liability to recruit from different social groups even if they are qualified.

Parliament's Monsoon Session began on 14 September and will continue till 1 October.