SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court rulings on the appointment and dismissal of judges emphasize the independence of the judiciary and the process of judicial appointments.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has established the "Collegium System" for the appointment and transfer of judges.
- The judgment in the Second Judges Case (1993) reinforced the primacy of the Chief Justice of India and the Collegium in judicial appointments.
- The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act was struck down in 2015, reaffirming the Collegium System.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No direct punishment, but the rulings ensure the independence of the judiciary.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgments, Collegium System, NJAC Act.
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