What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staff of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: 1 and 3 only. Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 124(2) and its interpretations in various SC judgments, The judges of the SC are appointed by the President based on the recommendations of the collegium system, which involves the Chief Justice of India and senior judges of the SC ( In case of elevating a HC judge, CJ of concerned HC is also consulted). Statement 2 is incorrect: SC judge can be removed from his office by an order of President. The President can order for removal of SC Judge only after an address by Parliament has been presented to him in the same session for such removal. Statement 3 is correct: The salaries, allowances and pensions of the judges and the staff as well as all the administrative expenses of the SC are charges on the Consolidated Fund of India. Thus they are non-votable by the Parliament. Statement 4 is incorrect: Under Article 146. The Chief Justice of India can appoint officers and servants of the SC and can also prescribe their conditions of service. 221

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