Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the president.
2.Consultation with the chief justice is obligatory in the case of appointment of a judge other than Chief justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the president.

  • The chief justice is appointed by the president after consultation with such judges of the Supreme Court and high courts as he deems necessary.
  • The other judges are appointed by president after consultation with the chief justice and such other judges of the Supreme Court and the high court’s as he deems necessary.
  • Consultation with the chief justice is obligatory in the case of appointment of a judge other than Chief justice.

Source: Laxmikanth

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