{
  "id": 17077622,
  "title": "Who is Justice SK Kaul? What is former Supreme Court judge's new memoir 'Without Fear or Favour' about?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/who-is-justice-sk-kaul-what-is-former-supreme-court-judges-new-memoir",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:16:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-is-justice-sk-kaul-what-is-former-supreme-court-judges-new-memoir-without-fear-or-favour-about-11793284325057.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, a former Supreme Court judge, has penned a memoir titled \"Without Fear or Favour\" that chronicles his extensive career in the Indian judiciary. Spanning nearly five decades, the book details his journey from the Delhi Bar to serving on the Supreme Court of India. In \"Without Fear or Favour,\" Kaul provides insight into the functioning of the Supreme Court Collegium, the process by which judges are selected and appointed, and the relationship between the judiciary and the executive. The book explores the dynamics of judicial consultation in the appointments process and reflects on Kaul's own experiences and perspectives as a judge.",
  "summary": "Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul’s memoir, Without Fear or Favour, recounts his nearly five decades in the Indian judiciary and examines Supreme Court judge appointments, executive influence and the Collegium. Kaul also reflects on his disagreements with former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kaul authored memoir \"Without Fear or Favour\"",
    "Book spans Kaul's five-decade career in Indian judiciary",
    "Details Supreme Court Collegium, judicial appointments process"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}