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Which statement correctly compares judicial appointment systems in India and USA?

  1. India: Executive appoints; USA: Legislature appoints
  2. India: Collegium system (judges appoint judges); USA: President appoints with Senate confirmation
  3. Both follow identical appointment procedures
  4. India: Direct election of judges; USA: Executive appointment

Answer: India: Collegium system (judges appoint judges); USA: President appoints with Senate confirmation

Judicial appointment comparison: (a) India: Collegium system (evolved through Three Judges Cases): CJI-led collegium of senior SC judges recommends appointments; President normally appoints. 99th Amendment (NJAC) struck down in 2015, reaffirming collegium, (b) USA: President nominates SC/HC judges; Senate confirms by simple majority. Political considerations play role in US appointments; Indian collegium aims to insulate from politics but faces transparency criticisms. Both systems balance judicial independence with accountability.

Topic Comparative Judicial Appointment Systems
Exam Relevance Judicial appointment comparison question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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