SHORT ANSWER:
The NJAC verdict reinstated the previous system of judicial appointments by the Supreme Court, affecting state-level processes.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act in 2015, stating it violated the independence of the judiciary.
- The previous collegium system for appointing judges was restored, where senior judges recommend appointments.
- Various High Courts have continued to follow the collegium system for judicial appointments.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment; however, the ruling emphasized the importance of judicial independence.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgment on NJAC, 2015
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