Until what age does a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice, hold office?
Question and options
Until what age does a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice, hold office?
60 years
62 years
70 years
65 years
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - 65 years
Article 124(2) provides that a Supreme Court Judge holds office until the age of 65 years. Sixty-two is the retirement age of a High Court Judge under Article 217(1).
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