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Supreme Court Judges in India

Particulars Details
Appointment Appointed by the President of India based on the recommendations of the Collegium
System.
Eligibility 1. Must be a citizen of India. 2. Must have been a judge of a High Court (or multiple
High Courts in succession) for at least 5 years, or 3. Must have been an advocate in a
High Court (or multiple High Courts in succession) for at least 10 years, or 4. Must be, in
the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Tenure 1. Holds office until the age of 65 years. 2. Can resign by writing to the President. 3. Can
be removed by impeachment by Parliament on grounds of proven misbehaviour or
incapacity.
Qualifications As per Article 124 of the Constitution of India, qualifications include: 1. Judge of High
Court for 5 years, or 2. Advocate in High Court for 10 years, or 3. Distinguished jurist in
the opinion of the President.
Powers and 1. Judicial Review: Power to interpret the Constitution and invalidate laws that
Functions contravene the Constitution. 2. Original Jurisdiction: Can settle disputes between the
Government of India and one or more states, or between two or more states. 3. Appellate
Jurisdiction: Can hear appeals from judgments of lower courts. 4. Advisory
Jurisdiction: Can give advisory opinions to the President of India upon request. 5. Writ
Jurisdiction: Can issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 6. Guardian of
the Constitution: Ensures the supremacy of the Constitution and acts as its protector.

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