Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts?

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Answer 1

The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under Article 124(4) and 217 of the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court judges are appointed on the recommendation of the collegium. If the collegium approves the names, they are sent to the President of India through the Union government for appointments.

Answer 2

The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under Article 124(4) and 217 of the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court judges are appointed on the recommendation of the collegium. If the collegium approves the names, they are sent to the President of India through the Union government for appointments.

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts?

President, according to his own wishes

President, on the advice of the Prime Minister

President on the advice of the Prime Minister and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India

None of these

To be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, a person should have worked as an advocate for a minimum period of _________ years in a High Court.

The retirement age of the judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court are respectively ____________________.

Who appoints the senior most judge of the Supreme Court?

Chief Justice and other judges of Supreme Court of India are appointed by _______________.

What qualifications are required to be a Judge of the Supreme Court?

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Functioning of Courts

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