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QUESTION PYQ 05
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Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

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What the examiner wants

For Judicial Appointments: India vs USA, discuss in sequence: first, Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically; then, examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India…. Keep evidence and the conclusion tied to these exact limbs.

Discuss · Critically examineAnswer exactly what the question asks.

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  1. 1Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically≈65 words
  2. 2examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA≈65 words
  3. 3Use at least two question-relevant examples/evidence points to support the final judgment on Judicial Appointments: India vs USA, proportionate to a 250-word answer≈65 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

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