130th Constitutional Amendment Bill Introduced for Judicial Reforms
A new bill has been introduced in Parliament to reform the appointment process of judges in the higher judiciary and establish a National Judicial Commission.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Introduced as the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill.
- Proposes the creation of a National Judicial Commission (NJC).
- Aims to replace or reform the existing Collegium System.
- Requires ratification by 50% of state legislatures.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Very High | 15–25 | Polity is a core UPSC subject. Both Prelims and Mains test constitutional provisions in depth. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 5–10 | State PCS papers test both central and state government structures. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 4–6 | Questions on constitutional amendments, Parliament, and schemes appear in every SSC paper. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Article numbers related to the topic (e.g., Article 356 for President's Rule)
- Constitutional bodies: composition, tenure, appointment authority
- Recent amendments and their impact
- Supreme Court / High Court judgements mentioned in news
- Government schemes: ministry, launch year, beneficiaries
Practice Questions
Q1. The 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill primarily deals with which of the following?
- GST Reforms
- Judicial Appointments
- Panchayati Raj
- Election Commission Powers
Explanation: The bill seeks to reform the appointment process of judges in the higher judiciary through a National Judicial Commission.
Q2. What is required for a Constitutional Amendment Bill affecting the judiciary to become law?
- Simple majority in Parliament
- Special majority in Parliament only
- Special majority and ratification by half of the states
- Presidential ordinance only
Explanation: Amendments affecting the judiciary (Articles 124-147) require a special majority in Parliament and ratification by at least half of the state legislatures.
How to Prepare Indian Polity & Governance for Government Exams
Map every news item to an Article or provision in the Constitution. This is what UPSC Prelims directly tests.
For SSC and Railway, focus on the practical side — who appoints whom, term lengths, and what each body does.
Note the date and context of any constitutional amendment or ordinance. Questions are often framed around the 'first time' or 'most recent' event.
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