Mentioning media reports about the discussion on the collegium system, Karnan, in his letter, alleged that the Madras High Court Collegium has operated in an 'autocratic manner' and 'disturbed his mind and judicial work.'
He charged the collegium is wielding absolute power and hence acting on its own views or whims and fancies.
Commending the union government, he said it has rightly amended the Bill which resulted in formation of the National Judicial Commission.
Copies of the letter were sent by Justice Karnan to the President, the Prime Minister, the Union Law Minister and the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.
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