The 99th Constitutional Amendment Act was the specific constitutional amendment that sought to establish the NJAC. Its striking down by the Supreme Court highlights the principle of judicial independence and the power of judicial review of constitutional amendments in India.
Which Constitutional Amendment Act dealing with National Judicial Appointments Commission, was declared unconstitutional by the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court?
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Constitutional Amendments (Key Constitutional Amendments and their Impact: (e.g., 1st, 42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th, 97th, 99th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 105th))
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Answer: C. 99th Constitutional Amendment Act
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