Consider the following statements:
1. Chief Justice of India cannot change the composition of the bench which is hearing a case where he himself is an accussed.
2. Currently, the Principles of natural justiced do not apply to the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B 2 only
It is the Chief Justice of India who decides the composition of the bench and even can be a member himself or can change the composition of the bench as well( The case of Sexual Harassment against former CJI Ranjan Gogoi) This is against the Principle of Natural justice

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