Which of the following provisions in the Indian Constitution are meant to ensure the independence of the Supreme Court? 1. Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the President at his discretion. 2. Salaries and allowances of Supreme Court judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 3. Retired judges of the Supreme Court can practice in High Courts but not in the Supreme Court. 4. The conduct of Supreme Court judges cannot be discussed in Parliament except during impeachment proceedings. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 4 only

[C] 2, 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Judges of the Supreme Court cannot be removed at the discretion of the President. They can be removed only through a detailed impeachment process as laid out in the Constitution.
The salaries and pensions of judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, making them non-votable by Parliament, ensuring financial independence.
Retired Supreme Court judges are barred from practicing in any court or authority in India, not just the Supreme Court.
The conduct of judges cannot be discussed in Parliament except when an impeachment motion is under consideration.

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