Unit II · Constitutional Law – II
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 124 | Establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court |
| Constitution of India | 131–136 | Original jurisdiction, enforcement of fundamental rights, appellate jurisdiction and special leave |
| Constitution of India | 141–147 | Law declared by the Supreme Court, enforcement of decrees, rule-making and officers |
(1998) 7 SCC 739 · Supreme Court of India
The collegium for judicial appointments comprises the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most Judges; consultation must be effective and based on a plurality of judges.
(2016) 5 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
The Ninety-ninth Amendment and the NJAC Act were struck down as damaging the independence of the judiciary, a basic feature.