Statement 1 correctly describes the composition of the Supreme Court collegium: the CJI and four seniormost judges. Statement 2 is incorrect as the collegium system evolved through judicial pronouncements by the Supreme Court (the 'Three Judges Cases'), not through a law passed by Parliament. Statement 3 is incorrect because, while the collegium recommends judges, the formal appointment is made by the President of India as per the Constitution. Saying they are "appointed only through the collegium system" is inaccurate as the President is the appointing authority, albeit acting on the collegium's recommendation. Statement 4 is incorrect and irrelevant to the collegium system; it pertains to the disqualification of state legislators (Article 192).
Consider the following statements about the collegium system : 1. The Supreme Court collegium is a five- member body, which is headed by the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI) and comprises four other seniormost Judges of the Court at that time. 2. The Parliament by law has evolved the collegium system. 3. The Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed only through the collegium system. 4. It granted power to the President, in consultation with the Election Commission, to disqualify members of the State Legislatures. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 69th · Topic: The Supreme Court (Composition, Appointment, Qualifications, and Tenure of Judges)
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