Appointment and Removal of Judges of Supreme and High Court


 
 
Concept Explanation
 
The constitution ensures the security of the post of judges. A judge of the Supreme Court can work till the age of 65. They can be removed by the President, only on the grounds of misbehaviour or incapacity.
  • The judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister and in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The senior judges of the Supreme Court select the new judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.However, a judge may resign before reaching the age of 65 years by tendering their resignation to the President . A person is appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court or the High Court, it is nearly impossible to remove him or her from that position. It is as difficult as removing the President of India.
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    Question : 1

    Judge of Supreme Court hold the office till the age of _________________

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Judge of Supreme Court is appointed by ______________

    Right Option : D
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