Question

What is the term of office of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. Attaining 62 years of age
D. Attaining 65 years of age

Answer 1

Hint: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is the head of the Indian Federal Judiciary. He/she is nominated by other judges but is appointed to the position by the President of India.

Complete step by step answer:
The Chief Justice of India is the head judge of the Supreme Court of India. The President of India appoints the Chief Justice on the advice of the Parliament of India. He is generally the senior-most judge of the Supreme court. The Chief Justice serves his position until the age of 65 years although he/she can resign or can be impeached too. Presently Sharad Arvind Bobde is serving as the 47th Chief Justice of India since 18 November 2019. He succeeded Justice Ranjan Gogoi. The Chief Justice is responsible for allocation of cases and works to other judges in the Supreme Court. He/She can also appoint the constitutional bench to deal with important matters. The Chief Justice can be removed from his/her position only by a special majority on the grounds of misbehaviour and incapacity.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Note: Article 124 of the Indian Constitution has provisions which deal with the removal of the chief justice of India. Impeachment by the parliament is the only way the chief justice can be removed from her/his office.