New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Centre's selective implementation of Collegium recommendations, with Justice Dipankar Datta observing that the claim that "judges appoint judges" is a "myth".

Justice Datta said judicial appointments are not made solely by judges but follow a detailed consultative process involving the Executive, intelligence agencies and, ultimately, the President.

His remarks came while rejecting the Centre's argument that the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for Election Commissioners could be justified by drawing a parallel with the Collegium system.

Justice Datta said the Executive's selective approval of Collegium recommendations erodes the sancti...