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The Supreme Court — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science
The Supreme Court revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Composition of the Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and up to 33 other judges (as per current strength).
- Originally, the Constitution provided for 1 Chief Justice and 7 judges; now it has been expanded.
- The President of India appoints all judges of the Supreme Court.
2
Appointment and Qualifications of Judges
- A person must be a citizen of India to be eligible.
- Must fulfill one of the following: (a) served as a High Court judge for at least 5 years, or (b) been an advocate in a High Court for at least 10 years, or (c) be a distinguished jurist in the opinion
- There is no fixed tenure before appointment — merit and experience matter most.
3
Tenure and Removal of Judges
- Judges hold office until they reach the age of 65 years.
- They can resign voluntarily by submitting a letter to the President.
- Removal is only possible through impeachment by Parliament.
4
Salaries and Privileges
- Salaries are determined by Parliament and charged on the Consolidated Fund of India — not subject to annual voting.
- Chief Justice of India earns ₹2.8 lakh per month; other Supreme Court judges earn ₹2.5 lakh per month.
- Judges receive rent-free official accommodation and other allowances.
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What are the important topics in The Supreme Court for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in The Supreme Court include Composition of the Supreme Court, Appointment and Qualifications of Judges, Tenure and Removal of Judges, Salaries and Privileges. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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