Question

S1: The Supreme court judges are recommended by the Chief Justice and the Cabinet ministry.
S2: The judges of Supreme court change every 5 years, as and when the government changes.

​​​​​​​Select the option that is correct from the following:

• A. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1
• B. S1: True; S2: True; S2 and S1 are independent
• C. S1: True; S2: False
• D. S1: False; S2: True

Answer 1

The correct option is C S1: True; S2: False

The Prime Minister and his cabinet offer advice to the president regarding the appointments of judges for Supreme court and High court. The Chief Justice of India and the senior judges of the Supreme court also have a say in the selection. High Court and Supreme Court judges have security of tenure and they cannot be arbitrarily removed. They can serve till they retire.