DIS to spy on Judges

Judge candidates' personal lives are now be encroached upon
Judge candidates' personal lives are now be encroached upon

Lawyers aspiring to be considered by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for appointment as High Court Judges henceforth will authorise the dreaded Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) to screen them.

This has raised fears that the intention is to fill the bench with only DIS approved Judges who will then return the favour and protect the agents when charged.

Recently, the JSC published circular inviting suitably qualified citizens to apply for the posts of High Court Judges.

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