CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud suggesting to include the government representatives on the collegium, which decides on judges’ appointment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Appointment of acting Chief Justice is to be made by the President under Article 126 of the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his/her hand and seal after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Court in the States as President may deem necessary for the purpose and shall hold office until he attains the age of 65 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice and not more than 33 other Judges appointed by the President of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is ‘c’ as the President, on the advice of the Prime Minister and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India can appoint the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.