Multiple choice general knowledge

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Law Minister

  4. The President in consultation with Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
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Explanation

Under Article 124(2) of the Constitution, the President appoints the Chief Justice of India after consultation with the Judges of the Supreme Court. In practice, this follows the collegium system where the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is recommended for appointment. The President does not act unilaterally, nor does the Prime Minister or Law Minister directly appoint the Chief Justice.

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