What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staff of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2012

What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?

While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.
The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.
All appointments of officers and staff of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Explanation

While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. This ensures that the judiciary has a say in its own composition. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The judges of the Supreme Court can only be removed by the President of India on the grounds of proven misbehaviour or incapacity, and that too after an address by the Parliament has been supported by a majority of the total membership of that House and by two-thirds of the members present and voting. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. This provision ensures the financial autonomy of the judiciary and protects it from any kind of legislative pressure or executive influence. Thus, statement 3 is correct.
All appointments of officers and staff of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Supreme Court itself. Thus, statement 4 is incorrect.