New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, who demitted office on November 23, has said that he never faced pressure from executive or political leaders and that the Collegium system of appointment of judges is transparent, and allegations that it is opaque are not well-founded.

In an interview with ANI, he also said that it is not necessary to have fixed tenure for CJIs and Supreme Court judges.

"No, genuinely no...," he said when asked if he ever faced any pressure from the executive or politicians.

Firmly asserting the independence of the judiciary, he emphasised that India's Constitution rests on a clear separation of powers among the legislature, executive and judiciary.

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