Judges Appointment and Transfer Process in India

What power does the Indian judiciary possess according to the Indian Constitution?

Judicial review power

In which case did the Allahabad High Court reject the candidature of Indira Gandhi in 1973?

Golaknath case

What is the significance of public interest litigation in Indian judicial proceedings?

It makes the judicial process more participatory and democratic

Which judges are considered to have played a role in liberalizing access to justice for disadvantaged groups?

Justices V R Krishna Ayer and P N Bhagwati Signup and view all the answers

What did the Supreme Court rule in 1979 regarding undertrials in Bihar?

They had served more time than they would have if convicted Signup and view all the answers

What was the subject of the Golaknath case?

Amendment as a law and Fundamental Rights amendment Signup and view all the answers

In the Third Judges case (1998), the Court opined that the consultation process to be adopted by the Chief Justice of India requires 'consultation of plurality judges'. What does this mean?

Consultation with a majority of the senior most judges Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014 regarding the appointment of judges in India?

Established the National Judicial Commission Act replacing the collegium system Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Supreme Court uphold the collegium system and reject the National Judicial Commission Act (NJAC)?

The NJAC interfered with the independence of judiciary Signup and view all the answers

How can a judge be removed in India based on the text?

By a removal motion passed in both Houses by a special majority Signup and view all the answers

What was the Court's stance on the involvement of the Political Executive in judicial appointments?

Opposed it due to concerns about interference with judicial independence Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant outcome of the Third Judges case (1998) regarding judge appointments?

Defined a consultative process that led to establishing a collegium system Signup and view all the answers

Which article of the Indian Constitution regulates the determination of salaries for Judges of the Supreme Court?

Article 125 Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to appoint acting Chief Justice of India in case of a vacancy or absence of the Chief Justice?

The President Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the Chief Justice of India appoint Ad Hoc Judges of the Supreme Court?

In the absence of Quorum Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a court to be a 'Court of Record'?

Court whose proceedings are recorded and available as evidence of the fact Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to decide on the seat of the Supreme Court in India?

Chief Justice of India with approval of the President Signup and view all the answers

By which process can a judge of the Supreme Court be removed according to the Judges Enquiry Act (1968)?

Impeachment Signup and view all the answers