SHORT ANSWER:
The alternative mechanism for judge appointments in India is the Collegium System.
DETAILS:
- The Collegium System involves a group of senior judges, including the Chief Justice of India, who recommend appointments and transfers of judges in the higher judiciary.
- This system was established through Supreme Court judgments and continues to function after the NJAC decision.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment, but the effectiveness of the judiciary may be impacted by the appointment process.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgments on the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)
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