Indian Polity • JudiciaryMedium
Under Article 130 of the Indian Constitution, who has the power to appoint a seat for the Supreme Court outside Delhi?
A. President of India, after consultation with the Parliament
B. Chief Justice of India, with the prior approval of the President of India✓ Correct Answer
C. Parliament of India, by passing a simple majority law
D. Union Law Minister, with the consent of the Chief Justice of India
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 130 empowers the Chief Justice of India to establish alternate benches of the Supreme Court outside Delhi with the explicit prior approval of the President. Legislative alterations or executive ministries do not hold unilateral authority to relocate the apex court seat. The Supreme Court has historically functioned primarily from its New Delhi premises since its inception.
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