Chief Justice slams govt for 'segregating' Gopal Subramanium

July 01, 2014 18:31

NDTV reports: Chief Justice of India R M Lodha today criticised the government for dropping former Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium from the panel of four names recommended for appointment as Supreme Court judges by a collegium.

'The segregation was unilaterally done by the executive without my knowledge and consent,'' the Chief Justice of India said. He also expressed disappointment over Subramanium going public with his grievances when he was abroad. The independence of judiciary will never be compromised, he said.

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