Mains Paper I · 2 Indian Constitution · 2.11 Judiciary

2.11.1 Supreme Court: composition, appointment and the collegium

The Supreme Court is the apex court of an integrated judiciary. Its judges are appointed by the President on the advice of a collegium of senior judges and can be removed only by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.

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  • Chief Justice of India
  • collegium
  • Judges cases
  • NJAC
  • removal of judges
  • ad hoc judges
  • Judges (Inquiry) Act

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