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General Knowledge · Q920

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 920

Q920

Chief Justic of the Supreme Court is appointed by the-

A.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
B.
Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
C.
Prime Minister
D.
President
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Though there is no seperate provision in constitution for appointing Chief Justice of India, who as a result, is appointed like other judges conventionally and the outgoing CJI recommends the name of senior most judge of Supreme Court for appointment by president of India, as his successor.