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    Consider the Following statements: I. Justice

    Uday U Lalit is set to become the 49th Chief Justice of India. II. Once appointed, the chief justice remains in the office until the age of 65 years. III. Article 124( 4) of Constitution of India lays down the procedure for removal of a judge of Supreme Court which is applicable to chief justices as well.. Which statement/ statements is/ are not correct?
    A only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D all I, II and III are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E both II and III. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    · Justice Uday U Lalit is set to become the 49th Chief Justice of India . · The current Chief Justice of India NV Ramana is scheduled to retire on August 27, 2022 . · He will be the only second judge after Justice SM Sikri ( CJI from 1971 - 1973 ) to be elevated from the bar to the post of the Chief Justice of India . · Justice U Lalit is scheduled to retire on November 8, 2022 . · He will serve as the Chief Justice of India for a period of seventy four days as the 49th CJI . · Article 124 ( 4 ) of Constitution of India lays down the procedure for removal of a judge of Supreme Court which is applicable to chief justices as well . · Once appointed, the chief justice remains in the office until the age of 65 years . · There is no fixed tenure provided in the constitution .

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