New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- : The Centre has sent back to the Supreme Court Collegium to reconsider the proposal for the elevation of senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal as a Judge in the Delhi High Court to the Supreme Court.
Senior Lawyer Saurabh Kripal belongs to the LGBT community and is the son of former Chief Justice of India BN Kirpal.
According to sources, the Centre has sent back several names to the Supreme Court Collegium recommended by it for appointment as High Court judges.
Last year, the Collegium headed by then Chief Justice of India NV Ramana had recommended the elevation of Saurabh Kirpal.
"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 11th November 2021 has approved the proposal for elevation of Saurabh Kirpal, advocate, a...