Supreme Court of India
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- The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India, the highest constitutional court, with the power of constitutional review.
- It started functioning on Jan 28,1950.Its predecessor was the Federal court of India, which was created as per the Government of India Act 1935.
- Part V (Articles 124-147)of the Constitution deals with the Organisation, Jurisdiction and Powers of the Supreme Court.
- Originally,the Strength of supreme court was 1 Chief Justice & 7 other Judges.
- At Present,1 Chief Justice of India and 30 sanctioned other judges, it has extensive powers in the form of original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.
Qualification for the Judge of Supreme Court:
- Should be a Citizen of India.
- Should have been a judge of high court for 5 years or an advocate of high court for 10 years.
- Should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of President.
Appointment:
- The Chief Justice of India & judges of Supreme court are appointed by President.
Tenure:
- Supreme court judges retire at the age of 65.
- He can resign his office by writing to the President.
- He can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of Parliament.
Salary:
- chief justice of supreme court : Rs. 2,80,000
- Supreme Court : Rs. 2,50,000
| Article | Details |
|---|---|
| Article 124 | Establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court |
| Article 125 | Salaries of Judges. |
| Article 126 | Appointment of acting Chief Justice. |
| Article 127 | Appointment of ad hoc judges. |
| Article 128 | Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court. |
| Article 129 | Supreme Court to be a court of record. |
| Article 130 | Seat of Supreme Court. |
| Article 131 | Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. |
| Article 132 | Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases. |
| Article 133 | Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters. |
| Article 134 | Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters. |
| Article 134 A | Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court. |
| Article 135 | Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court. |
| Article 136 | Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court . |
| Article 137 | Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court. |
| Article 138 | Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. |
| Article 139 | Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs. |
| Article 139 A | Transfer of certain cases. |
| Article 140 | Ancillary powers of Supreme Court. |
| Article 141 | Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts. |
| Article 142 | Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc. |
| Article 143 | Power of President to consult Supreme Court. |
| Article 144 | Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court . |
| Article 144 A | Special provisions as to disposal of questions relating to constitutional validity of laws (Repealed). |
| Article 145 | Rules of court. |
| Article 146 | Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court. |
| Article 147 | Interpretation. |
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