SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the NJAC in 2015 maintained the existing collegium system for judicial appointments in India.
DETAILS:
- The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was deemed unconstitutional, reinforcing the collegium system where judges appoint judges.
- This decision aimed to protect the independence of the judiciary from executive interference.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The ruling emphasized the separation of powers and judicial independence, limiting government influence in judicial appointments.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court of India Judgment, 2015
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