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Second Judges Case (1993)
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About — Second Judges Case (1993)
The Second Judges Case (1993), formally Supreme Court Advocates‑on‑Record Association v. Union of India, redefined the collegium system by declaring seniority the decisive factor in appointing higher‑court judges. The ruling made the Chief Justice of India’s seniority‑based recommendation binding on the government, leading to the denial of Justice A.M. Ahmadi’s elevation despite his seniority.