National Judicial Appointments Commission

The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was a proposed body in India designed to recommend appointments and transfers of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts. It aimed to replace the existing collegium system, which was criticized for lack of transparency. NJAC would include members from the judiciary, executive, and civil society, ensuring diverse representation. However, in 2015, the Supreme Court struck down the NJAC, ruling that it threatened judicial independence, and reinstated the collegium system. The debate reflected concerns over transparency versus judicial autonomy in appointing judges.