Question

Which is not an eligibility criterion for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court?

• A. He/She must have been a High Court Judge for at least 5 years
• B. He/She must have attained the age of 55 years
• C. He/She must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than 10 years
• D. He/She must be in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist

Answer 1

The correct option is B He/She must have attained the age of 55 years

The qualifications to be appointed as a judge of the supreme court are:

1) A person should be a citizen of India

2) He should have been the judge of a High Court for five years or he should have been an advocate of the high court for ten years or he should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President.