With regard to appointment of Judges of Supreme Court, the nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court recommended that the Chief Justice of India _________________.

can recommend names for appointment at his discretion

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can recommend names only in consultation with four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court

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can recommend names in consultation with any four judges of the Supreme Court

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can recommend names in consultation with two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court

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Solution

The correct option is A can recommend names for appointment at his discretion
CJI is considered as the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court and also the head. The President of India appoints CJI . Several administrative functions are also carried out by the CJI. He can suggest the names of the SC judges at his own discretion.
Hence, Option A is correct.

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