Question

Explain the qualifications and working tenure of a judge of Supreme Court ( longanswer)j

Answer 1

Answer:

The tenure of judges is the most important area in which legal frameworks can support the judiciary in upholding the rule of law. Legal guarantee of security of tenure and the appropriate remuneration serve to lessen the risk that judges face in holding powerful individuals and government bodies to account.

The Constitution has not any fixed tenure of a judge of the Supreme Court. However, it makes the following provisions in this regard:

- He holds the office until he attains the age of 65 years.

- Question regarding his age is to be determined by such authority and in such manner as provided by Parliament.

Answer 2

The answer to the given question is written below.

• Judges of the Supreme Court are an important part of the Legislative System as they decide the fates of different cases which arrive at their courts.
• In order to become a Judge, one has to fulfill:

1. He/She has to be a citizen of India
2. The also have to be a Judge for a High Court, or two or more Courts, in succession, for at least a tenure of five years.
3. He/she can also be an Advocate Of High Court, or two or more Courts in succession, for at lest a tenure of ten years.
4. He/she has to be a distinguished jurist, as per the President's opinion, power conferred by clause 2 of article 124 of the Constitution of India.
5. The working tenure is till he/she becomes sixty five years.

• Thus, the above requirements are meant to be fulfilled in order to be a Judge.