According to sources, the government is initiating discussions within to bring the new bill for appointments in the judiciary to help bring transparency in the process of judicial appointments.
The issue gained momentum after several top jurists pushed for scrapping of the existing collegium system under which judges appoint judges.
"Government has started discussions within on bringing a new bill for judicial appointments. Once the discussions are complete, the bill may come in the Cabinet and then in Parliament next week," top sources in the government told PTI.
At a meeting to discuss judicial reforms yesterday, a "predominant" view emerged that the collegium system needs to be "changed".
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Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has already said there is a consensus for improvement and the need for making the appointment of judges more transparent.
The government is also having a rethink on the Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill in view of objections from judges.
The Bill, pending in Parliament, seeks to lay down enforceable standards of conduct for judges.