GK Question

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The Supreme Court struck down the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014 (establishing NJAC for judicial appointments) holding that judicial independence and primacy of judiciary in appointments is part of basic structure.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India (2015): 4:1 majority struck down 99th Amendment and NJAC Act. Held: (a) Collegium system (judges appointing judges) is part of basic structure, (b) Executive participation in appointments threatens judicial independence, (c) Primacy of judiciary in appointments essential for separation of powers. Controversial judgment; debate on reform continues.

Topic Constitutional Amendments - NJAC Judgment
Exam Relevance Judicial appointments vs basic structure question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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