SHORT ANSWER:
The NJAC Act was struck down by the Supreme Court for violating the basic structure of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act aimed to change the process of appointing judges in higher judiciary.
- The Supreme Court held that it undermined the independence of the judiciary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The Act was declared unconstitutional, thus reverting to the previous system of judicial appointments.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgment on NJAC Act, 2015
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