Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) President
The judges of the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice, are appointed by the President of India as per Article 124(2) of the Indian Constitution.

Key Points:

• Appointment Process:

  • The President appoints Supreme Court judges based on the recommendation of the Collegium System.
  • The Collegium consists of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.

• Eligibility Criteria for Appointment:

  • The individual must be a citizen of India.
  • He/She should have:
    • Served as a judge of a High Court (or multiple High Courts) for at least 5 years, or
    • Been an advocate in a High Court for at least 10 years, or
    • In the opinion of the President, be a distinguished jurist.

• Tenure:

  • Supreme Court judges hold office until the age of 65 years.

• Removal:

  • Judges can only be removed by the President through a process of impeachment, as outlined in Article 124(4).

Additional Information:

• Governor: Appoints judges of the High Courts in consultation with the President and Chief Justice of India, but not Supreme Court judges.
• Prime Minister: Provides advice to the President but has no direct role in appointing judges.
• Vice President: Has no involvement in judicial appointments. Their primary role is to act as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha and stand in for the President when needed.