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Who is Justice SK Kaul? What is his memoir 'Without Fear or Favour' about?
Former Supreme Court judge SK Kaul details judicial appointments, executive influence, and clashes with CJI DY Chandrachud in memoir.
In brief
Former Supreme Court judge SK Kaul details judicial appointments, executive influence, and clashes with CJI DY Chandrachud in memoir. Justice SK Kaul's memoir 'Without Fear or Favour' examines judicial appointments, executive influence, and his disagreements with former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. Originally…
Quick answers
- Who is Justice SK Kaul?
- Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul is a former Supreme Court judge born on December 26, 1958, in Srinagar.
- What is the key takeaway from Who is Justice SK Kaul? What is his memoir 'Without Fear or Favour'…?
- Justice SK Kaul's memoir 'Without Fear or Favour' examines judicial appointments, executive influence, and his disagreements with former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
Who is Justice SK Kaul?
Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul is a former Supreme Court judge born on December 26, 1958, in Srinagar.
Kaul's judicial career
Kaul served at Punjab and Haryana High Court, Madras High Court, and Supreme Court of India from 2017 to 2023.
Kaul's memoir focus
Kaul's memoir 'Without Fear or Favour' covers nearly five decades in Indian judiciary and Supreme Court appointments.
Kaul on judicial appointments
Kaul examines how the Collegium selects judges and the executive's influence on judicial appointments.
Kaul's retirement timeline
Kaul retired from Supreme Court on December 25, 2023, after six years.
Kaul's writing delay
Kaul debated writing his memoir until April 2026, after retiring from the Supreme Court.
Kaul on CJI DY Chandrachud
Kaul praised Chandrachud's judicial abilities but disagreed on judicial appointment process.
Kaul's disagreement with Chandrachud
Kaul felt Chandrachud should have pushed harder for judicial appointments when recommendations were pending.
Kaul on PM Modi
Kaul discussed judicial appointments with PM Modi and emphasized the need for timely judge appointments.
Kaul's retirement pledge
Kaul pledged not to seek any official position or benefit after retiring from the Supreme Court.
The short version
Justice SK Kaul's memoir 'Without Fear or Favour' examines judicial appointments, executive influence, and his disagreements with former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
