Qualifications of Judges
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- Should be a Citizen of India.
- Should have been a Judge of a High Court for at least five years or have been an advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years or should be a distinguished Jurist in the opinion of the President.
- No minimum age has been prescribed by the Constitution for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
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Oath or Affirmation
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- Oath to the judges of the Supreme Court is prescribed by the President or some person appointed by him.
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Salaries and Allowances
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- The salaries, allowances, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court are determined from time to time by the Parliament.
- They can not be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment except during a financial emergency.
- The retired Chief Justice and judges are entitled to 50% per cent of their last drawn salaries as monthly pension.
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