Indian Polity • JudiciaryEasy
Who determines the salaries, allowances, leave, and pension of Supreme Court judges as per the provisions of the Indian Constitution?
A. President of India
B. Parliament by law✓ Correct Answer
C. Supreme Court Collegium
D. Ministry of Law and Justice
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 125 of the Constitution explicitly mandates that the salaries, allowances, leave, and pension of Supreme Court judges are determined by Parliament through legislation enacted for that purpose. These administrative terms cannot be varied to the disadvantage of a judge after their appointment, safeguarding the financial independence of the judiciary.
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