Question

Who are presided over by retired judges in India ?

Answer 1

Indian judiciary consists of three different types of courts :-

• Supreme Court.
• High Court.
• District Court.

The judges are appointed in these three courts by different processes. So when a judge retires at the age of 65, in Supreme Court the President appoints a new judge to preside over the old judge. Whereas in High Court and District Court, the Chief Justice of India is responsible to appoint new judges based on application.

Answer 2

According to the appointment protocol as enumerated under the Constitution of India, retired judges are presided by newly appointed judges based on the request acceptance by President of India done by Chief Justice of India.

Explanation:

The retirement age of Judges are 65 years of age, when one retires, is presided by the newly appointed judge. Supreme Court of India appoints judge by the President of India whilst, other courts’ judges are appointed by Chief Justice of India.