The Collegium system evolved through a series of landmark judgments by the Supreme Court of India, collectively known as the 'Three Judges Cases'. The system was formally established in the Second Judges Case (Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association vs Union of India) judgment delivered in 1993. This judgment held that the Chief Justice of India (CJI) should consult with two senior-most Supreme Court judges before making recommendations for appointments.
Justice R.M. Lodha was the 41st CJI, succeeding Justice Sathasivam. 51. In which year was the Collegium System for the appointment of Judges adopted by the Supreme Court of India ?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Composition, Appointment, Qualifications, and Tenure of Judges)
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