SC rejected NJAC Act as “unconstitutional and void”

Introduction of National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act and the 99th Constitutional Amendment has been refused by the Apex Court which gives access of decision making to politicians and civil society in the appointment of judges to the highest courts.

• Both the laws passed by the Modi government amending the Constitution to create the National Judicial Appointments Commission to handle all future appointment of judges by replacing the old collegium system and to bring more transparency in recruitment process.

The 5 judge Bench constitution bench headed by Justice JS Khehar rejected the NJAC Act and the Constitutional Amendment as “unconstitutional and void” with 4:1