SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court's judgment in the NJAC case (2015) reaffirmed the primacy of the judiciary in the appointment of judges, limiting the President's authority.
DETAILS:
- The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act was struck down, restoring the collegium system for judicial appointments.
- The President's role is now primarily to act on the advice of the collegium regarding judicial appointments.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No direct punishment, but the decision limits executive influence over judicial appointments.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgment on NJAC, 2015
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