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Judge of the 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: Judges of the Supreme Court of India hold office until they reach the age of 65 years. In contrast, the retirement age for High Court judges is 62 years. This difference is established by the Constitution to maintain a senior judiciary at the highest court. A judge can also resign earlier or be removed through a process of impeachment.