The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed ___________________.

by the President

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by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India

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by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the four most senior judges of the court and the senior-most judge hailing from the high court of a prospective appointee

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by the President in consultation with Prime Minister

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The correct option is C by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the four most senior judges of the court and the senior-most judge hailing from the high court of a prospective appointee
The judges of the supreme court are appointed by the President in consultation with Chief Justice of India and such other judges of the supreme court and the high court. For this process, Collegium system is adopted which consists of one chief justice of India and four senior-most judges of the supreme court. The CJI has to recommend judge after consultation with other four judges. If the candidate is of High Court the senior-most judges of the concerned high court are also consulted.

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I. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
II. Former Chief Justice of the High Court
III. Other Judges of the High Court
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I. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
II. Former Chief Justice of the High Court.
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35. Consider the following statements

1. President can appoint a judge of the Supreme court/high court as the Acting Chief Justice of India.

2. Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a high court as an ad-hoc judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.

Select the correct option/s

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Who is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister and in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

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