Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Judges of the Supreme Court of India:
1.A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by an order of the President.
2.The President has the authority to determine the salaries, allowances and other benefits of judges through legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Article 124(4) of the Constitution provides that a judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed except by an order of the President.
- The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court are determined from time to time by the Parliament. They cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment except during a financial emergency.
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