History & Civics
What is the term of office of a judge of the Supreme Court?
- Until he attains 63 years
- Until he attains 70 years
- Until he attains 60 years
- Until he attains 65 years
Related Questions
What is the maximum number of Judges that can be appointed in the Supreme Court, excluding the Chief Justice of India?
- 30
- 33
- 34
- 28
Which of the following statements about Judiciary in India are correct?
P: There are separate sets of laws for the centre and the States.
Q: The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and 25 other judges.
R: The Supreme Court exercises control over the functioning of other courts in India.
S: The judiciary in India is independent of the other two organs of the government i.e. Legislature and Executives.
- R and S
- R and S
- P and Q
- P and S
Identify the qualifications for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court?
P: He has been for at least ten years a Judge of a High Court or two or more such courts in succession.
Q: He has been an advocate for at least ten years of a High Court or two or more such courts in succession.
R: He is a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President.
S: He has been a member of important enquiry commissions.
- P and Q
- R and S
- P and R
- Q and R
The appellate jurisdiction extends to ……………. .
- Constitutional cases
- Criminal cases
- Civil cases
- All of the above