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SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. What is the composition of Supreme Court?

Ans. The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice of
India and not more than 30 judges, until Parliament by law

prescribes a large number of judges.

2. What are the qualifications required for Appointment as

Judge of Supreme Court?

Ans. (i) The person has to be a citizen of India.

(ii) The person should be a judge of High Court or of two or
more such courts in succession for atleast five years.

(iii) The person should be an advocate of a High Court or of
two or more such courts in succession for atleast ten years.

(iv) The person should be a distinguished jurist in the

opinion of the President.

3. By whom are the judges of supreme court appointed

and how ?

Ans. Every judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by

the President of India in consultation with the Judges

of Supreme Court and of High Courts, besides the

Council of Ministers. In case of appointment the Chief

Justice of India shall be consulted.

4. Who is appointed in case of Chief Justice?

Ans. : In case of the Chief Justice, usually the senior most judge
of the Supreme Court is appointed.