The Supreme Court
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- The Supreme Court has 25 judges: 1 Chief Justice and 24 other judges.
- The first CJI was Harilal J. Kania.
- The President appoints judges, but consultations ensure judicial independence.
- Judges are appointed by the President in consultation with the judiciary.
- Since 1999, the Collegium System (CJI + 4 senior judges) recommends appointments.
- Qualifications: 5 years as High Court judge OR 10 years as advocate OR a distinguished jurist.
- Judges retire at the age of 65.
- Can be removed only by impeachment for misbehaviour or incapacity.
- Impeachment requires 2/3 majority in both Houses of Parliament.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The President can remove a Supreme Court judge anytime since he appoints them.
The Supreme Court only hears appeals from High Courts and does not decide cases directly.
The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the Prime Minister.
Memory Tips
Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court: Disputes between Centre and State, Union vs States, and between States
Qualifications for Supreme Court Judges: 5 years in High Court, 10 years as advocate, or distinguished jurist
The Supreme Court as a Guardian of the Constitution
Appellate Jurisdiction: Appeals from High Courts in civil, criminal, and constitutional cases
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