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....Ad-hoc Judges and retired Judges for the Supreme Court are appointed under clause (1) of Article 127 and Article 128 of the Constitution respectively. The appointment of Additional Judges and Acting Judges for the High Court is made under Article 224 and the appointment of retired Judges for sittings of the High Courts is made under Article 224-A of the Constitution. The transfer of Judges from on....

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.... appointment. 3. After review of the relevant constitutional provisions, the pronouncements of the Supreme Court and consultations with eminent Jurists, it is felt that a broad based National Judicial Appointments Commission should be established for making recommendations for appointment of Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. The said Commission would provide a meaningful role to the ....

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.... lay down procedure by regulation for the discharge of its functions, manner of selection of persons for appointment and such other matters as may be considered necessary. 5. The proposed Bill seeks to broad base the method of appointment of Judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts, enables participation of judiciary, executive and eminent persons and ensures greater transparency, accountabi....