All About Collegium 2024 | What is called Collegium

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  • It is a system for making recommendations for appointment of judges of SC and HC.
  • Judges are appointed by the President under Article 124 and 127 of the Constitution.

Appointment in Supreme Court: Collegium consists of Chief Justice of India and four other senior most judges of the Supreme Court.

Appointment in High Court:

  • Collegium at HC consists of Chief Justice of High Court and two other senior most judges of that High Court.
  • Collegium at SC consists of Chief Justice of India and two senior most judges of the Supreme Court.