State whether the following statement are true or false with reasons.

The government’s role in the appointment of judges of the supreme court and the high court has been minimized.

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This statement is True. 

  • The Constitution lays down the procedure for the appointment of the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. They are formally appointed by the President. 
  • There is a Collegium comprising of the Chief Justice of India and four senior most judges who recommend names of Judges to the President.
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