Question

Identify the qualifications for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

P: He/She has been for at least ten years a Judge of a High Court or two or more such courts in succession.

Q: He/She has been an advocate for at least ten years in a High Court or two or more such courts in succession.

R: He/She is a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President.

S: He/She has been a member of important enquiry commissions.

विकल्प

• P and Q

• R and S

• P and R

• Q and R

Answer 1

Q and R

Explanation:

Under Article 124(3) of the Indian Constitution, an individual qualifies to be a Supreme Court judge if they have been a High Court advocate for at least ten years (Statement Q) or are recognised as a distinguished jurist by the President (Statement R). Statement P is wrong because a High Court judge only needs five years of experience, not ten, to be elevated. Statement S is also wrong as membership in enquiry commissions is not a constitutional requirement.