Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the procedure for appointment of the Supreme Court judges?
Select the correct answer using the options given below:
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the procedure for appointment of the Supreme Court judges?
Select the correct answer using the options given below:
The correct option is C 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect : Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his/her hand and seal after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Court in the States as President may deem necessary for the purpose and shall hold office until he attains the age of 65 years.
Statement 2 is incorrect : Appointment of judges is not a judicial process, it is an administrative function performed by the executive.
Statement 3 is correct : A distinguished jurist ( in the opinion of the president ) can be appointed as a judge of the Supreme court.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect : Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his/her hand and seal after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Court in the States as President may deem necessary for the purpose and shall hold office until he attains the age of 65 years.
Statement 2 is incorrect : Appointment of judges is not a judicial process, it is an administrative function performed by the executive.
Statement 3 is correct : A distinguished jurist ( in the opinion of the president ) can be appointed as a judge of the Supreme court.
