Collegium System contrary to Indian Constitution
Appointment of Judges in Supreme Court and High Courts Rijiju has termed the collegium system for the appointment of judges as contrary to the Indian Constitution, amid increasing conflict between the executive and the judiciary. At the same time, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has questioned the apex court for striking down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act (NJAC) and a related constitutional amendment. The apex court has also questioned the government over the delay in approving the appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts.
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