SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, reaffirming the collegium system for judicial appointments.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the NJAC Act violated the basic structure of the Constitution.
- The collegium system, which involves senior judges recommending appointments and transfers, was upheld as the method for judicial appointments.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The ruling maintained the status quo of the collegium system, preventing the government from having significant control over judicial appointments.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court of India, 2015 Judgment on NJAC Act
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