Q14) Consider the following statements.
1. Indian constitution provides for a unified and integrated judicial system.
2. senior most judge of the supreme court is generally appointed as the chief justice of India by the prime minister.
3. Ajudge of the supreme court or high court can be removed only on the ground of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
4.supreme court has estabelished the principle of collegiality in making recommendations for appointments to the higher judiciary.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 3,4only.

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b) 2,3,4 only.

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c) 1,3,4 only.

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d) 1,2,3,4 only.

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The correct option is C c) 1,3,4 only.

Ans: C
Eventhough, senior most judge is appointed normally as chief justice of India,chief justice of India is appointed by the president and not by the primeminister.

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The correct option is C c) 1,3,4 only. Ans: C Eventhough, senior most judge is appointed normally as chief justice of India,chief justice of India is appointed by the president and not by the primeminister.

The correct option is C c) 1,3,4 only.

Ans: C
Eventhough, senior most judge is appointed normally as chief justice of India,chief justice of India is appointed by the president and not by the primeminister.