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29 June 2026

Supreme Court Collegium changes

The Collegium system is a core constitutional mechanism for judicial appointments, and its functioning is a recurring theme in UPSC Mains regarding the separation of powers and judicial independence.

1 min read Day 1 of 10 1 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Justice P.S. Narasimha has been appointed to the Supreme Court Collegium following the retirement of Justice J.K. Maheshwari.
  • The Collegium is composed of the five senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
  • The current composition includes Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice B. V. Nagarathna, Justice M. M. Sundresh, and Justice P. S. Narasimha.
  • Justice P.S. Narasimha will serve on the Collegium until his retirement on May 2, 2028.
  • The Collegium system was established in 1993 following a Supreme Court judgment.
  • The Collegium is responsible for the appointment, transfer, and elevation of judges to the Supreme Court and the 25 High Courts.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 10 in Supreme Court Collegium transparency and appointment process, which has been running since 29 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Explain the evolution and functioning of the Collegium system in the Indian judiciary. How does this mechanism ensure the independence of the judiciary in the appointment and transfer of judges? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Supreme Court Collegium system for the appointment of judges was established in which year?

  2. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges to the High Courts in India?

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