GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
A
President
B
Lok Sabha
C
Prime Minister
D
Chief Justice of India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice and not more than 33 other Judges appointed by the President of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Constitution of India grants power to the president of India to appoint, in consultation with the outgoing chief justice, the next chief justice, who will serve until they reach the age of sixty-five or on completion of three years, whichever is sooner.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President of India after consulting the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice and 33 other Judges appointed by the President of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -The judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts are 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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