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The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was envisioned as a more transparent procedure for appointing judges to the High Court and Supreme Court of India. By including members from the judiciary, the executive, and two eminent persons from civil society, it aimed to introduce greater accountability and reduce the opaqueness associated with the collegium system, where senior judges solely make the appointments. The NJAC intended to ensure that judicial appointments were based on merit and integrity, reflecting diverse perspectives. However, the Supreme Court struck down the NJAC in 2015, citing concerns over judicial independence and potential executive interference in the judiciary.