Indian Polity • JudiciaryMedium
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of India under the current constitutional framework?
A. The President of India on the recommendation of the collegium system consisting of the CJI and senior-most judges✓ Correct Answer
B. The Prime Minister in consultation with the Law Minister
C. The Lok Sabha via a special majority vote
D. The Union Cabinet exclusively without judicial consultation
💡 Solution & Explanation
Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President of India following recommendations made by the collegium consisting of the Chief Justice of India and senior-most judges under constitutional conventions and judicial precedents. Incorrect options suggest executive exclusivity or legislative voting procedures that do not govern judicial appointments. The appointment mechanism of higher judiciary members is a recurrent theme in polity exams.
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