Multiple choice

Consider the following Judgements of the Supreme Court, which dealt with the appointment and transfer of Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts: (i) S.P. Gupta Vs. Union of India (ii) Sankal Chand Vs. Union of India (iii) President's Special Reference No. 1 (iv) Supreme Court Advocate on Record Association Vs. Union of India

Which one of the following is correct chronological order in which the above judgements were delivered?

  1. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

  2. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)

  3. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

  4. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The chronological order is: Sankal Chand (1979), S.P. Gupta (1981 - First Judges Case), President's Special Reference No. 1 (October 1993), Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record (December 1993 - Second Judges Case). Option B correctly represents this sequence.

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