Independence of judiciary is sine qua non for the survival of a healthy democracy. One of the elements having important bearing on the independence of judiciary is- an ap- propriate method of appointment of judges. While devising methods for appointment of judges, some of the common questions faced by all nations are: how to asses, evaluate and select individuals possessing required judicial qualities? Who is most competent to select judges? Is it only the judges who can be considered best suited to select judges? Will inde- pendence of judiciary be compromised if non-judges (intellectuals or people from different walks of life), or the politicians or members of the executive are given role in selection of judges? The judicial system in India is currently going through that decisive phase where the whole nation along with the Supreme Court of India is trying to find answers to the above questions.