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23 June 2026

Supreme Court on Himachal Pradesh judicial appointments

The topic addresses the functioning of the Collegium system and the scope of judicial review in judicial appointments, which are core themes in the GS2 syllabus regarding the judiciary.

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Notes

  • The Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition by a judicial officer challenging the Collegium's recommendation for elevation to the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
  • The Collegium, led by the Chief Justice of India, recommended three judicial officers for elevation to the High Court on June 2.
  • The Supreme Court reiterated that appointments to constitutional courts are based on the Collegium's subjective assessment.
  • Judicial review of Collegium recommendations is limited and applicable only in exceptional circumstances.
  • The petitioner, a senior judicial officer, challenged the recommendation of junior officers over his own candidature.
  • The Supreme Court noted that there was no record indicating a formal rejection of the petitioner's candidature by the High Court Collegium.

Questions

  1. Discuss the scope of judicial review regarding the recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointments to constitutional courts. 150 words
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  2. The Collegium system for judicial appointments is often debated in the context of transparency and meritocracy. Examine the constitutional basis for judicial appointments and the limitations of judicial intervention in the Collegium's decision-making process. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the scope of judicial review regarding the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations for appointments to constitutional courts?

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