to the reply given to Unstarred Question No.3613 on April 17, 2000 regarding setting up of National Judicial Commission and state :
(a) whether the Government propose to bring forward a legislation for setting up of a National Judicial Commission; and
(b) if so, the time by which the legislation is likely to be introduced ?
MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)
(a) and (b) : The Government is examining a
proposal to set up a National Judicial Commission which
would recommend judicial appointments in High Courts and
the Supreme Court of India as also draw up a code of ethics
for the judiciary. The matter is under examination.
However, it is not feasible to indicate a time - frame by
which a Constitutional Amendment Bill could be introduced.