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Consider the following statements regarding the retirement age of judges in India: 1. The retirement age of Supreme Court judges is 65 years. 2. The retirement age of High Court judges is 62 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2✓ Correct Answer
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 124(2) specifies that a judge of the Supreme Court holds office until attaining the age of 65 years, while Article 217(1) sets the retirement age for High Court judges at 62 years. Incorrect options confuse these constitutional age limits. Both provisions ensure security of tenure for higher judiciary members.
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