Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court of India:
1.The Constitution of India prescribes a minimum age limit for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
2.The recommendation of the Chief Justice of India for appointment of other judges is binding on the President only when supported by a majority of a collegium of four seniormost judges.
3.A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office by the President after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a special majority.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Constitution does not prescribe any minimum age for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. The qualifications relate to experience as a judge, advocate, or a distinguished jurist.
- As per the Third Judges Case (1998), the Chief Justice of India must consult a collegium of four seniormost judges, and the recommendation must be supported by a majority (i.e., at least three out of five including CJI) for it to be binding.
- A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed only by the President, and that too after an address by both Houses of Parliament passed with a special majority (majority of total membership + two-thirds of those present and voting).
Source: laxmikant (Polity)
