Explanation:

A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court unless he is-

(a) A citizen of India

(b)Either:

(i) a distinguished jurist

(ii) has been a High court judge for at least 5 years or of two or more High Courts in succession

(iii) has been an advocate for at least 10 years or of two or more 1-high Courts in succession, Constitution does not prescribe any minimum 'age for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court. 'Simila no fixed period of office I been provided for the judg However, a judge of Supreme court ceases to be under the following thi conditions:

(i) on attaining the age of years

(ii)on. resigning (in writing the President)

(iii)on impeachment