The Supreme Court collegium has made it clear that it will have the last say in cases where its recommendation for appointment of a judge is returned by the government on the grounds of national security and public interest.<br/><br/>While accepting national security and public interest as the new ground of objection to appoint a candidate as a judge, the collegium have made it clear that the government will not have a right to reject its recommendation.<br/><br/>The body of five senior-most judges of the apex court headed by the Chief Justice of India has made it clear that if the government has objections on the ground of national security and public interest, it will convey the same to the collegium. The collegium will then take a final call.<br/>