Q. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is considered the “Master of the Roster” regarding the allocation of cases to different benches of the Supreme Court. In this context, the CJI’s power to allocate cases is based on:

[A] Constitutional provisions

[B] Judicial precedents established over time

[C] Statutory laws enacted by Parliament

[D] Guidelines issued by the Supreme Court Bar Council

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – The CJI’s power to allocate cases is derived primarily from Article 125 of the Indian Constitution. This article grants the CJI the authority to allocate cases to different benches of the Supreme Court. The CJI exercises this power in consultation with other senior judges, but ultimately holds the final say in the allocation process.

Source: Forum IAS

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