SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court's ruling on the NJAC upheld the primacy of the judiciary in the appointment of judges.
DETAILS:
- The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was declared unconstitutional.
- The ruling reinforced the existing collegium system for judicial appointments.
- It emphasized the independence of the judiciary from the executive.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The government cannot interfere in the judicial appointment process.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court of India Ruling on NJAC
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