Supreme Court — Set 2
Indian Polity · सर्वोच्च न्यायालय · Questions 11–20 of 70
At what age does a judge of the Supreme Court retire?
Correct Answer: B. 65 years
A judge of the Supreme Court holds office until they attain the age of 65 years. This is higher than the retirement age for High Court judges, which is 62 years. Any question regarding the age is determined by such authority as Parliament may provide.
A Supreme Court judge can resign by writing to whom?
Correct Answer: D. President
A judge of the Supreme Court can resign his office by writing to the President. The resignation letter must be addressed to the President. Once accepted, the seat becomes vacant.
What are the grounds for the removal of a Supreme Court judge?
Correct Answer: B. Proved misbehavior or incapacity
A Supreme Court judge can be removed only on the grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity. The removal process involves a special majority in Parliament. The President issues the removal order after the parliamentary address.
Under the Judges Enquiry Act (1968), a removal motion in the Lok Sabha must be signed by at least?
Correct Answer: D. 100 members
A removal motion in the Lok Sabha must be signed by at least 100 members. If introduced in the Rajya Sabha, it requires signatures from 50 members. This is the first step in the impeachment-like process.
Who is authorized to regulate the procedure for the removal of a judge?
Correct Answer: B. Parliament
Parliament is authorized to regulate the procedure for the presentation of an address and for the investigation and proof of the misbehavior or incapacity of a judge. The Judges Enquiry Act, 1968 regulates this procedure. It ensures a checks and balances system.
Which Article allows the Supreme Court to sit at places other than Delhi?
Correct Answer: C. Article 130
Article 130 declares Delhi as the seat of the Supreme Court. However, it authorizes the Chief Justice of India to appoint other places as the seat of the Supreme Court. This can be done only with the approval of the President.
The salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court are charged on?
Correct Answer: D. Consolidated Fund of India
The salaries, allowances, and pensions of Supreme Court judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. This means they are non-votable by the Parliament. This provision safeguards their financial independence.
A retired judge of the Supreme Court is prohibited from pleading or acting in?
Correct Answer: C. Any court or authority within India
A retired judge of the Supreme Court is prohibited from pleading or acting in any court or before any authority within the territory of India. This ensures that judges do not favor anyone during their tenure in hope of future practice. This maintains the dignity and impartiality of the judiciary.
Article 131 deals with which jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: D. Original Jurisdiction
Article 131 deals with the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It covers federal disputes between the Centre and States or between States. In such cases, the Supreme Court has exclusive power to adjudicate.
Which jurisdiction of the Supreme Court allows it to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
Correct Answer: A. Writ Jurisdiction
The Writ Jurisdiction under Article 32 allows the Supreme Court to issue writs. These writs are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, and Certiorari. This power is used to enforce the Fundamental Rights of citizens.