Q60.
What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
A
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The President must consult the CJI while appointing SC judges (and in practice follows the collegium recommendation). Statement 2 is incorrect: SC judges can only be removed through an address by Parliament (impeachment process), NOT by the CJI alone. Statement 3 is correct: Judges' salaries charged on Consolidated Fund of India — not subject to parliamentary vote, ensuring judicial independence. Statement 4 is incorrect: Appointments of SC officers/staff are made by the CJI, not by the government after consultation.