Question

The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases. With reference to the Supreme Court, answer the following question:

1. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
2. Mention any two qualifications required for a person to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.

Answer 1

1. The President appoints the judges of the Supreme Court.

2. 1. A person is not qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court unless he must be a citizen of India.
   2. Must have been for at least five years a Judge of a High Court or two or more such courts in succession.
   3. Must have been an advocate of a High Court or two or more such courts in succession for at least ten years.
   4. Is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.