When was the Constitution (Ninety-ninth Amendment) Act, 2014 enacted and what changes did it make to the appointment process of Chief Justice of India?
The Constitution (Ninety-ninth Amendment) Act, 2014 was enacted on April 13, 2015. It changed the appointment process of Chief Justice of India by removing the requirement for the President to consult with the Chief Justice of India in appointing a Chief Justice of a High Court and instead required consultation with the National Judicial Appointments Commission. However, this amendment was struck down by the Supreme Court in the case of Supreme Court Advocates-on- Record Association and Another Vs. Union of India in its judgment dated 16-10-2015.