Who appoints Judges of Supreme Court and High Court in India?

President

The correct answer is Option 2 - President

The process of appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts in India through the collegium system is based on judicial interpretations of several articles of the Constitution, primarily Articles 124 and 217 for the Supreme Court and High Courts respectively. However, it's important to note that the collegium system is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. It has evolved through judicial pronouncements, particularly the Second and Third Judges Cases (Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India, 1993, and Special Reference No. 1 of 1998). These cases have interpreted Articles 124 and 217 in a manner that vests the power of appointment with the judiciary, with the President acting on their recommendations.