What are the key features of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Bill?
Understand the components of the NJAC Bill for judicial accountability.
The key features of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Bill include:
- Establishment of a six-member NJAC comprising the Chief Justice of India, two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, the Union Minister of Law and Justice, and two eminent persons nominated by a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India, and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
- The NJAC is responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts, ensuring transparency and accountability in the judiciary.
- The NJAC aims to bring diversity and representation to the process of judicial appointments by involving various stakeholders in the selection process.
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