Discuss the evolution of the Collegium system for appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts. What safeguards are necessary to ensure institutional transparency?

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Historical underpinnings, basic structure, fundamental rights, directive principles, federalism, inter-state relations, constitutional amendments.

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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Collegium System Evolution, Three Judges Cases, Memorandum of Procedure

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