All India Judicial Services Flashcards
When and by whom was the AIJS first mooted
14th report of the 1958 Law Commission on reforms in judicial administration
What was the idea behind the 1958 law commissions report
To address structural issues such as varying pay and renumeration across states, to fill vacancies faster and to ensure standard training across states
When was the idea of AIJS mooted for the second time
1978 Law Commission Report
What did the 1978 Law Commissions report mooted
Delays and arrears of cases in the lower courts
The third time when the idea of AIJS floated
2006, by the parliamentary standing committee on Personnel, Public Grievances and Law and Justice ministry in its 15th report
When was the draft bill on AIJS prepared
2006
What reforms does AIJS propose
centralization of recruitment of district and additional district judges ( on lines of UPSC pattern )
Which articles deal with the appointment of DJs and ADJs
Articles 233 and 234 of the constitution
How are the DJs and ADJs appointed currently
Through Provincial Civil Services ( Judicial Exam ) conducted by the State Public Service Commissions and the concerned High Courts
Related judgements to AIJS
1992 (SC) All India Judges Association v Union of India
What and when was _____ mooted by the SC
Central Selection Mechanism in 2017
What are the main contentions for the AIJS
1) Affront to federalism
2) Encroachment on the powers of states
3) Unique concerns of the states like regional languages and representation
4) Reservations on caste minorities might be diluted
GOI’s defense for AIJS
It shall give an impetus to the Ease of Doing Business since employment of judges at the district level shall result in speedy and effective disposal of cases
When did the SC leave the matter of AIJS to the center
In a 1993 review of the 1992 judgment
What is the constitutional provision for bringing the change in AIJS
42nd constitutional amendment, 1976 which amended Article 312
