High Courts need clearer succession planning for Chief Justice appointments

The appointment process for High Court Chief Justices requires significant reform to ensure clarity and accountability. The current system lacks well-defined timelines and succession planning mechanisms, creating uncertainty in judicial leadership transitions.

Stronger safeguards for complaints and procedural transparency are essential to establish responsibility. Clear documentation of decisions—who delayed appointments, who objected, and the reasoning behind such actions—would improve the integrity of the selection process and strengthen public confidence in judicial governance.