Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Consider the evolution of the collegium system for judicial appointments through landmark Supreme Court rulings: 1. The First Judges Case established the primacy of the executive in judicial appointments. 2. The Second Judges Case introduced the collegium system, ruling that consultation with the Chief Justice of India meant concurrence. 3. The Third Judges Case expanded the collegium to a body consisting of the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most Supreme Court judges. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
All statements are correct. The First Judges Case gave executive primacy, while the Second and Third Judges Cases established and expanded the collegium system to ensure judicial independence in appointments. The collegium system has remained a subject of ongoing institutional debate regarding transparency. Judicial appointments in higher courts are finalized through this cooperative consultative process.
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