Kinship Chart of the judges of the Supreme Court of India

Mathews J Nedumpara

98205 35428

5.02.2025

 

Kinship Chart of the judges of the Supreme Court of India

The preparation of the chart has been no mean task, for no official data is available. The data has been collected from members of the bar across the country who volunteered information. The chart is not complete. It may also contain certain inaccuracies. However, for all practical purpose the chart does paint complete picture of the nepotism and favoritism in the appointment of judges and the designation of lawyers as senior advocates. The data above would undoubtedly show that there can hardly be a case where the judges of the Supreme Court/High Courts who has not used office to anoint their sons/daughters/nephews or other near relatives or juniors as a Senior Advocate or as a Judge. The chart is a near progeny list which is in great contrast with the scenario in the rest of the world. In England, a father and a son, or a grandson being elevated to the bench is a rare scenario. Here, it is the norm. This great aberration needs to remedied and the surest and simplest means is to do away with the unjust and wholly discriminatory system of designation of lawyers. There shall not be two classes of lawyers, but only one class where all lawyers are treated equally, and with dignity and respect. I once again appeal to one and all to contribute whatever information you have to make this chart as accurate and complete as possible. I also request you to circulate it to create awareness among the common people. Judicial reform is the crying need of the hour.

Mathews J. Nedumpara

President, National Lawyers’ Campaign for Judicial Transparency and Reforms

9820535428

mathewsjnedumpara@gmail.com