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14 Dec 2025·Source: The Indian Express
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Chief Justice Emphasizes Collegium Transparency, Acknowledges Need for Further Improvement

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Chief Justice Emphasizes Collegium Transparency, Acknowledges Need for Further Improvement

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त्वरित संशोधन

1.

CJI Surya Kant acknowledges the Collegium system's evolution.

2.

In-person interactions with candidates are a welcome step.

दृश्य सामग्री

Collegium Recommendation Process

Illustrates the steps involved in the appointment of judges through the Collegium system.

  1. 1.Collegium (SC or HC) identifies potential candidates
  2. 2.Consultation with other judges, advocates, and intelligence agencies
  3. 3.Collegium prepares recommendation
  4. 4.Recommendation sent to the government
  5. 5.Government can raise objections
  6. 6.Collegium reconsiders (if objections raised)
  7. 7.If Collegium reiterates, government is bound to appoint
  8. 8.Appointment made

परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण

1.

Constitutional provisions related to the judiciary

2.

Evolution of the Collegium system

3.

Transparency and accountability of the judiciary

4.

Judicial independence

विस्तृत सारांश देखें

सारांश

Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, stated that the Collegium system is more open and transparent than before, but there is always room for improvement. He emphasized the need for institutions to adapt to societal changes and highlighted the introduction of in-person interactions with candidates as a welcome step.

पृष्ठभूमि

The Collegium system is the method of appointment and transfer of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts of India. It has evolved through judgments of the Supreme Court and is not based on a statute or a constitutional provision.

नवीनतम घटनाक्रम

Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, stated that the Collegium system is more open and transparent than before, but there is always room for improvement. He emphasized the need for institutions to adapt to societal changes and highlighted the introduction of in-person interactions with candidates as a welcome step.

बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Collegium system in India: 1. The Collegium system is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India. 2. The Collegium recommends appointments and transfers of judges to the President of India. 3. The composition of the Collegium for the Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A.1 and 2 only
  • B.2 and 3 only
  • C.1 and 3 only
  • D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: B

Statement 1 is incorrect because the Collegium system is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. It has evolved through judicial pronouncements. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.

2. In the context of judicial appointments in India, which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the role of the Executive?

  • A.The Executive has the power to return the recommendations made by the Collegium for reconsideration.
  • B.If the Collegium reiterates its recommendation, the Executive is bound to appoint the recommended candidate.
  • C.The Executive can unilaterally appoint a judge without the recommendation of the Collegium in exceptional circumstances.
  • D.The Executive plays a role in the initial stages of the appointment process by providing inputs and feedback on potential candidates.
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: C

The Executive cannot unilaterally appoint a judge without the recommendation of the Collegium. The Collegium's recommendation is binding if reiterated.

3. Consider the following statements: 1. The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was established through a constitutional amendment to replace the Collegium system. 2. The Supreme Court declared the NJAC Act and the related constitutional amendment as unconstitutional. 3. The NJAC aimed to involve the Executive more directly in the appointment of judges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A.1 and 2 only
  • B.2 and 3 only
  • C.1 and 3 only
  • D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: D

All three statements are correct. The NJAC was intended to replace the Collegium, was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, and aimed to increase the Executive's role.

4. Which of the following committees/commissions have made recommendations regarding judicial reforms in India? 1. Law Commission of India 2. Justice Malimath Committee 3. National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A.1 only
  • B.2 and 3 only
  • C.1 and 3 only
  • D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें

सही उत्तर: D

All the listed committees/commissions have made recommendations regarding judicial reforms in India.