Why Modi government is against the "Collegium System" of appointing Supreme Court judges

Justice KM Joseph's appointment as Supreme Court judge by CJI Dipak Mishra and the seniormost judges has brought to the forefront BJP's crusade against the Collegium System. We see this news on the front pages of our newspapers regularly but very few are aware how judges are appointed and how important this is to the independence of the judiciary and the Constitution of India. Bisbo simplifies this very complex issue in a fun and interesting way and tops it up with a limerick at the end. Must watch!

Sources:
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Indian Express: Nov 15, 2016
Times of India; Dec 18, 2017; April 27, 30, 2018; May 5, 2018
Economic Times: May 9, 12, 2018
Wikipedia for list of sitting judges
Talk; Arun Shourie, Consultant Planning Commission, Minister of Communications and IT (1998–2004).

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Bisbo's Limerick:
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Don't forget to watch Bisbo's Limerick at the end of each video, that neatly sums up the topic.
Appointment of judges is an important skill
Takes years of training and doing the drill
Should politicians interfere
In things that are dear
That’s what may happen so they’ve killed the Bill

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