Landmark Supreme Court case · 1993

Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Assn. (Second Judges)

Why this case matters

The Chief Justice-led collegium has primacy in appointments to the higher judiciary.

Connected constitutional articles

Article 124 — Establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court
There shall be a Supreme Court of India, with a Chief Justice and other judges. Their independence is protected by how they are appointed, paid, and removed.

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