Question

What is the term of office of a judge of the Supreme Court?

Answer 1

Hint: The Indian Judicial system is an integrated one. This means that it has a hierarchical structure such that the Supreme Court is at the apex, followed by the High Courts at the state level and the lower/subordinate courts at the district level. The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal and the final interpreter of the Constitution. Constitutional Provisions regarding the Union Judiciary are mentioned in Articles 124-147 and those regarding State Judiciary namely High Courts and lower courts are mentioned in Articles 214-237.

Complete Step by Step answer: The Constitution of India in Article 124 states that the Supreme Court shall consist of the Chief Justice and not more than seven other judges, till Parliament by law prescribes a larger number. The Judges of the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President. The judges hold office until they have attained the age of sixty-five years. After retirement, they cannot practice in any Court in India. When the office of the Chief Justice is vacant or when the Chief Justice is unable to perform their duties, the President shall appoint an acting Chief Justice from among the other judges of the Supreme Court.

Note: The qualifications required to become a judge of the Supreme Court are that they must a citizen of India and; should have at least five years of experience as a judge in any of the High Courts or should have been an advocate with at least ten years of practice at a High Court or in the opinion of the President an eminent jurist.