When was National Judicial Commission Bill, which is a private member bill to regulate the appointment of judges through the National Judicial Commission, introduced in Rajya Sabha?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. December 2022.
The National Judicial Commission Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on December 9, 2022, by CPI(M) member Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya as a private member’s bill. It proposed the creation of a National Judicial Commission to oversee the appointment, transfer, and accountability of Supreme Court and High Court judges. The Commission would also investigate allegations of misconduct or incapacity among judges, and enable Parliament to recommend judicial removal. The bill was introduced after a voice vote in its favour but faced opposition from AAP’s Raghav Chadha, who cautioned against undermining judicial independence.