SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court's decision in the Second Judges Case (1993) established the primacy of the judiciary in the appointment and transfer of judges.
DETAILS:
- The judgment reinforced the "collegium system" for judicial appointments.
- It emphasized that the executive cannot interfere in the appointment of judges.
- The decision aimed to maintain the independence of the judiciary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No direct punishment; however, it limited the powers of the executive in judicial appointments.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgment, 1993
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