Consider the following statements1. The maximum number of the Judges o...
Article 124 (a) of the Indian Constitution stipulates that “There shall be a Supreme Court of Indiaconstituting of a Chief Justice of India and, until Parliament by law prescribes a larger number, of notmore than seven other Judges”. At present the Supreme Court consists of thirty one judges (one chiefjustice and thirty other judges).Under article 315 the UPSC consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the president ofIndia. The constitution without specifying the strength of the Commission has left the matter to thediscretion of the president, who determines its composition.
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Consider the following statements1. The maximum number of the Judges o...
Statement 1: The maximum number of Judges of the Supreme Court of India is prescribed in the Constitution of India.
Statement 2: The maximum number of Members of the Union Public Service Commission is prescribed in the Constitution of India.
Explanation:
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country and it provides for the establishment and functioning of various institutions. The statements above relate to the maximum number of Judges in the Supreme Court and the maximum number of Members in the Union Public Service Commission.
Statement 1: The maximum number of Judges of the Supreme Court of India is prescribed in the Constitution of India.
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial institution in the country and it consists of the Chief Justice of India and other judges appointed by the President of India. The Constitution of India provides for the composition and strength of the Supreme Court.
According to Article 124(1) of the Constitution, the Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice of India and not more than 34 other judges. This means that the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court can be 34, including the Chief Justice. However, the actual number of judges can be lower than this maximum limit as it is determined by the President based on the workload and other factors.
Therefore, the first statement is correct.
Statement 2: The maximum number of Members of the Union Public Service Commission is prescribed in the Constitution of India.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body responsible for conducting examinations for appointment to various civil services of the Government of India. The composition and functions of the UPSC are provided for in the Constitution of India.
According to Article 315 of the Constitution, the UPSC shall consist of a Chairman and other members appointed by the President of India. However, the Constitution does not prescribe a specific maximum number of members for the UPSC. The number of members in the UPSC is determined by the President and can vary based on the requirements and workload of the Commission.
Therefore, the second statement is incorrect.
Conclusion:
Based on the explanations above, only the first statement is correct. The maximum number of Judges of the Supreme Court of India is prescribed in the Constitution of India, but the maximum number of Members of the Union Public Service Commission is not prescribed in the Constitution.