Question

    Which Constitutional Amendment Act introduced the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) in India? 

    A 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1997 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 93rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2008 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was established through the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2014, aiming to revamp the process of judicial appointments in India. However, the Supreme Court declared the NJAC unconstitutional in 2015, maintaining the collegium system for judicial appointments.

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