Part V · CHAPTER IV.—THE UNION JUDICIARY
Article 124B Functions of Commission.
This article lists the functions of the National Judicial Appointments Commission. It was to recommend persons for appointment as Chief Justice of India and Judges of the Supreme Court. It was also to recommend Chief Justices and Judges of the High Courts, and their transfers. The Commission was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015 before it could work.
- It shall be the duty of the National Judicial Appointments Commission to— (a) recommend persons for appointment as Chief Justice of India, Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of High Courts and other Judges of High Courts; (b) recommend transfer of Chief Justices and other Judges of High Courts from one High Court to any other High Court; and (c) ensure that the person recommended is of ability and integrity.
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This article lists the functions of the National Judicial Appointments Commission. It was to recommend persons for appointment as Chief Justice of India and Judges of the Supreme Court. It was also to recommend Chief Justices and Judges of the High Courts, and their transfers. The Commission was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015 before it could work.