The salary of Chief Justice of the Supreme court is -

The salary of Chief Justice of the Supreme court is - Correct Answer 2.80 Lakh Rupees

The correct option is 2 i.e, 2.80 Lakh Rupees.

  • Article 125 of the Indian constitution deals with the salaries of the judges.
  • the salaries of the judges of the supreme court are given in 2nd Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
  • the salaries of Supreme court judges are charged from Consolidated Fund of India.
  • The office of CJI was founded in 1950.
  • The salary of Chief Justice of the supreme court is 2.80 Lakh Rupees.
  • The first Chief justice of India was H. J Kania.
  • The term length of the CJI is up to the age of  65 years.
  • CJI is appointed by the president of India.
  • He/She can be removed from the office only by the order that was signed by the President and must be passed in both the Houses of Parliament with the Special majority of half of the total strength of the house and 2/3 present and voting. 

Related Questions

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court passes judgment in a matter. In a later case before a high court, a party presents the Supreme Court judgment as a binding authority. The opposing party claims that the high court is not bound by the Supreme Court's judgment because relevant provisions of law were not brought to the notice of the Supreme Court in that case. Which of the following is most correct in this case?
Principle: Article 141 of the Constitution provides that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.