Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul discusses judicial independence in new memoir
Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul reflects on judicial appointments and the executive's influence in his book Without Fear or Favour.
Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul has released his memoir, Without Fear or Favour, which provides an account of his judicial career spanning over two decades. According to The Hindu, the book offers a view of the politics surrounding judicial appointments and the growing influence of the executive over the collegium system.
In an interview at his New Delhi residence, Kaul discussed the need for systemic reforms and the challenges involved in preserving judicial independence. The memoir includes details regarding the deliberations that took place before some of the Supreme Court's most consequential judgments in recent years.
Speaking to The New Indian Express, Kaul also addressed various institutional matters, including the appointment of judges and the importance of protecting freedom of expression. He discussed his interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his working relationship with former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
The book further covers topics such as the Rajya Sabha nomination of Justice Ranjan Gogoi and the need for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Kashmiri Pandits. Kaul also reflects on institutional accountability and the responsibility of serving without fear or favour.