"The discussions within the judges-selecting judges Collegium system cannot be put in public domain as these discussions do not assume the character of a final decision of the multi-member body," a two-judge Bench led by Justice M R Shah and also comprising Justice C T Ravikumar said.
Dismissing a petition filed by RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj, the court said it is based on comments by an ex-Collegium member on a decision to elevate two High Court Chief Justices. It said the ex-judge's remarks have no relevance.
"Whatever is discussed in the collegium need not be in public domain. Only the final resolution is required to be published,” the apex court said.
Bhardwaj filed the petition seeking a direction to get the agenda, minutes and resolution of the Supreme Court collegium meeting of December 12, 2018 under the RTI Act. (UNI)
