Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The salaries and allowances of judges of the Supreme Court can be reduced during a financial emergency.
2.No Financial Emergency has been declared so far in India.
3.The satisfaction of the president to declare a financial emergency is beyond judicial review.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] One only

[B] Two only

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The President may issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of the judges of the Supreme Court and the high court during a financial emergency.
  • No Financial Emergency has been declared so far, though there was a financial crisis in 1991.
  • The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 implies that the satisfaction of the president is not beyond judicial review in declaring a financial emergency.

Source: Laxmikant

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