Who among the following can be appointed as the Judge of the Supreme Court One who has been for thre...........

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Who among the following can be appointed as the Judge of the Supreme Court?

One who has been for three years a Judge of a High Court
One who has been for ten years an advocate of a High Court
Who is a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President

Select the correct statement.

2 only

1&2 only

2&3 only

3 only

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Explanation:

Article 124(3) of the Constitution provide for eligibility to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court, it states that: A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court unless he is a citizen of India and

has been for at least five years a Judge of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession; or
has been for at least ten years an advocate of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession; or
is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.

Hence only statements 2&3 are correct.