SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the collegium system for judicial appointments, emphasizing transparency and independence in the process.
DETAILS:
- The collegium system consists of the Chief Justice of India and a group of senior judges who recommend appointments and transfers of judges in the higher judiciary.
- The Supreme Court has ruled that the process should be transparent and that the government cannot interfere in judicial appointments.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- N/A
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgments, Constitution of India
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