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Question
The Supreme Court has extensive jurisdiction. In the light of this statement, answer the following questions:
What are the qualifications of the Judges of the Supreme Court?
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Solution
A person can qualify to become the Judge of the Supreme Court if he/she
i. Is a citizen of India and
ii. Has been a Judge of a High Court or of two more such courts in succession for at least five years or
iii. Has been an advocate of a High Court or of two or more such courts in succession for at least ten years or
iv. Is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
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