Bench reserves judgment

ON THE ‘TEARING HURRY’

"We don't want any confrontation, but was this done in any haste? What's the tearing hurry?...this vacancy [became] available on May 15. Show us from May to November, what prevailed upon the govt to do things superfast?"

ON THE SUITABILITY OF SHORTLISTED OFFICERS

“If we look at the names shortlisted, not one of them could have a term of six years, as provided under Article 324 of the Constitution. Are you suggesting only those who are on the verge of retirement can be shortlisted? ... Why will you have a panel that forces you to appoint people who will never have a full term?”