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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Appointment of Judges?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 27 March 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Appointment of Judges?

A. For appointment of any Judge of SC (other than CJI), the CJI must be consulted.

B. The Supreme Court has been repeatedly conveying to the government its growing alarm at the judicial vacancies in High Courts.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The Supreme Court pushed for the appointment of retired judges to battle pendency of cases in High Courts. For appointment of any Judge of SC (other than CJI), the CJI must be consulted. The total sanctioned strength in the 25 High Courts is 1,080. However, the present working strength is 661 with 419 vacancies as on March 1. The Supreme Court has been repeatedly conveying to the government its growing alarm at the judicial vacancies in High Courts.

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