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Judge of Supreme Court retire at the age of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 60 Years
  2. 62 Years
  3. 65 Years
  4. 70 Years

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 65 Years

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 65 Years šŸ“š Explanation: According to the provisions of the Indian Constitution, a judge of the Supreme Court holds office until they reach the age of 65 years. In contrast, the retirement age for High Court judges is fixed at 62 years. This age limit ensures that the highest judiciary remains experienced and stable. A Supreme Court judge can resign earlier by writing to the President or can be removed through a rigorous process of impeachment by Parliament.