SHORT ANSWER:
The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was established to appoint judges to the higher judiciary in India but was struck down by the Supreme Court.
DETAILS:
- NJAC was created by the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014.
- Its intended functions included the appointment and transfer of judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
- It aimed to make the process more transparent and accountable by including members from the executive and judiciary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The Supreme Court declared the NJAC unconstitutional in 2015, reinstating the previous collegium system for judicial appointments.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, 99th Amendment Act, 2014.
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