CJI Surya Kant Administers Oath to Five New Supreme Court Judges
The Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant, administered the oath of office to five newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court of India. The appointments raise the working strength of the apex court closer to its sanctioned strength of 34 judges (including the CJI). Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Collegium headed by the CJI.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1CJI Surya Kant administered oath to five new Supreme Court judges
- 2Sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court is 34 (including the CJI)
- 3Judges appointed by the President on the Collegium's recommendation
- 4Strengthens the apex court's working capacity
Deep Dive
- +The Collegium system: the CJI and senior-most judges recommend appointments and transfers of judges.
- +Supreme Court judges hold office until the age of 65 years (High Court judges until 62).
- +Article 124 of the Constitution provides for the establishment and composition of the Supreme Court.
Exam Focus
Remember the CJI's name (Surya Kant), the SC sanctioned strength (34), and the retirement age of SC judges (65).
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Exam Relevance & Angle
Judiciary appointments, the Collegium, and constitutional provisions are core polity current-affairs topics.
Target Exams
Background & Context
The Supreme Court is the highest court of India; its judges are appointed under Article 124 via the Collegium system.
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Must KnowTest Yourself
1 / 2What is the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India, including the CJI?
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