Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:
Which of the following statement is NOT correct in the context of the salaries and allowances of judges of High Court and Supreme Courts in India?
Options:
The salaries and allowances of judges are fixed and not subject to vote of the legislature.
Judges of Supreme Court and High Court derive their salaries from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Their emoluments cannot be altered to their disadvantage except in the event of financial emergency.
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Judges of Supreme Court and High Court derive their salaries from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Explanation:
The salaries and allowances of judges are fixed and not subject to vote of the legislature. Judges derive their salaries from the consolidated fund of India (for the Supreme Court) and consolidated fund of state (in case of High Courts). Their emoluments cannot be altered to their disadvantage except in the event of financial emergency.