Which constitutional provision protects the administrative expenses of the Supreme Court, including salaries and allowances of judges, by charging them upon the Consolidated Fund of India?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 146 of the Indian Constitution charges all administrative expenses, salaries, allowances, and pensions of Supreme Court judges and staff upon the Consolidated Fund of India to ensure judicial independence. Article 148 similarly protects the expenses of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Charged expenditures are non-votable by Parliament.