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Under Article 124(2) of the Constitution of India, who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court?

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Under Article 124(2) of the Constitution of India, who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court?

  1. The Union Law Minister

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The President

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Correct answer: D - The President

Article 124(2) provides that every Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal, after consultation with judges and, for other judges, always with the Chief Justice of India. The Chief Justice and the collegium recommend names, but the appointment itself is made by the President.

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