In light of recent developments, the Collegium system and the Supreme Court's decision to reject down of National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act, 2014 have once again come under scrutiny. Do you think that a NJAC-like body can make judicial appointments more transparent and process-driven? Your arguments.
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NJAC Act, 2014 came to affect 4th judges case through 99th constitutional amendment but also struck down due to violation of constitutional doctrine of separation of power. Issues with collegium system: i Opacity in allocation process - black box appointment. ii Quotes selection of judges - supreme opaque - i.e. empire within empire visible accountability. iii Nepotism of fairount from operation - uncle judge's syndrome. iv Restore accountability & transparency.
iv Limiting down of NJAC - issues: i against natural justice & judges - judges omitting down list for judges ii against separation's power managed through checks and balances. iii Long length procedure of removal & no judge of SC as been impacted so far. iv Absence of judicial accountability in merely behaviour by ex-LCJ Rajan Gogoi - sexual harassment cases v Favouritism of report from opposition parties altogether clearly. by failure to impeach judge silk in congress opposition NJAC like body can make appointment & judicio arrive transparent: i Ensure transparent selection process ensure quality selection. ii Prevent nepotism & favouritism. iii Enhance judicial accountability. iv Uphold the mandate of judiciary as the Bulwark of constitutional & fundamental rights.
Ensure transparent selection process ensure quality selection. ii Prevent nepotism of favouritism. iii Ensure judicial accountability. iv Uphold the mandate of judiciary as the Bulwark of constitutional & fundamental rights v Can enscribe timely performance audits to ensure efficiency by cash found at home & future LCJ Vasantkant Lima. [Issues with current issues]: i Against laxe structure of policydmen of policyiary. ii Rosingation of judiciary may lead to criminalisation of judges. iii Money pense economy, as well a law aldiing force within & the constitution
Conclusion
NJAC like body can make appointment & judicio arrive transparent by ensuring transparent selection process, preventing nepotism & favouritism, enhancing judicial accountability, and upholding the mandate of judiciary as the Bulwark of constitutional & fundamental rights.
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YASHVI JAIN
Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups
Collegium System
Judicial Appointments and Transparency
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