Consider the following statements:1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution.2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated fund of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: b) 2 only
ExplanationThe Supreme Court of India, established under Article 124 of the Constitution, came into existence on January 26, 1950. It initially operated from the old Parliament House.Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 138 of the Indian Constitution provides that Parliament may, by law, extend the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.Statement 2 is correct: According to Article 146 for the Supreme Court and Article 229 for High Courts of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of that high Court respectively, Chief Justice has the power to appoint officers and servants of the court.Their administrative expenses of the supreme court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.228
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