Who decides the salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court?

The President

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The Chief Justice of India

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The Prime Minister

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The Parliament

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Solution

The correct option is B. The President
According to Articles 125 and 221 of the Indian Constitution, the remuneration of Supreme Court and High Court judges is determined by the President of India. The Supreme Court Judges shall be paid such salaries as Parliament may decide by legislation, and until such provision is made, such wages as are indicated in the Second Schedule.
The Supreme Court's size is determined by the number of judges appointed by Parliament.

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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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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.

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