Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

Which of the following is the correct procedure of appointment of judges of Supreme Court under Article 124 of the Indian Constitution?

Options:

Every judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts in the States, as the President may deem necessary

Every judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of the High Courts in the States, as the President may deem necessary

Every judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Both 1 and 3

Correct Answer:

Both 1 and 3

Explanation:

The method of appointment of judges at the Supreme Court, High Court and District Courts has been enshrined in the Constitution of India. According to Article 124 of the Constitution, 'every judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts in the States, as the President may deem necessary'. The Article also provides that in case of appointment of a Supreme Court judge other than the Chief Justice of India, the Chief Justice must be consulted. The Article further provides for the qualifications required to become a judge at the Supreme Court.