SHORT ANSWER:
The striking down of the NJAC Act reinstates the previous system of judicial appointments based on the collegium system as per Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The NJAC Act aimed to change the process of appointing judges to the higher judiciary.
- The Supreme Court's decision to strike it down means that the collegium system, where senior judges recommend appointments, continues.
- Articles 124 and 217 outline the appointment of Supreme Court and High Court judges, respectively.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No direct punishment, but implications include potential delays in judicial appointments and a lack of transparency.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 124 and 217.
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