SHORT ANSWER:
The NJAC ruling by the Supreme Court of India in 2015 reinstated the primacy of the judiciary in the appointment and transfer of judges.
DETAILS:
- The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act was struck down as unconstitutional.
- The ruling emphasized the importance of the judiciary's independence in the appointment process.
- The previous system of the collegium, where senior judges recommend appointments, continues to be in effect.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No direct punishment, but the ruling affects the governance of judicial appointments.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgment on NJAC, 2015
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