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What is the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts of India respectively?
A. 65 years and 60 years
B. 60 years and 62 years
C. 65 years and 62 years✓ Correct Answer
D. 62 years and 65 years
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 124(2) of the Indian Constitution, a judge of the Supreme Court holds office until attaining the age of 65 years. Under Article 217(1), a judge of a High Court holds office until attaining the age of 62 years, the retirement age having been raised from 60 to 62 years by the 15th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1963. Both sets of judges can resign earlier by writing to the President or be removed through parliamentary impeachment.
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