Supreme Court of India

1	Status	Stands at the apex of the judicial system of India. Consists of Chief Justice & 25 other judges.
2	Appointment	The senior most judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as the Chief Justice of India. Other judges are appointed by the President after consultation with such judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Court as the President may deem necessary.
3	Qualification	Citizen of India Have been a judge of High Court for 5 yrs or An advocate of High Court for 10 yrs minimum or In President's view, a distinguished jurist of the country.
4	Term & Salary	The Chief Justice & other judges hold office till 65 yrs of age. Can give resignation to President. Can be removed by the Parliament. After retirement, a judge of Supreme Court cannot plead or act before any authority. Salary: Chief Justice - 33,000/- per month, Other Judges - 30,000/- per month
5	Removal of Judges	A motion seeking the removal of the judge can be preferred before either House of the Parliament. The resolution should be supported by a majority of total membership of both houses & by 2/3 majority of the members present & voting.
6	Jurisdiction of The Supreme Court	Original Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court settles all disputes between Centre - State, State - State, etc. Writ Jurisdiction: Every individual has the right to move the Supreme Court directly by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of his Fundamental Rights. Advisory Jurisdiction: If the President seeks the advice of Supreme Court, it is duty bound to give its opinion. (Its opinion isn't a binding of President). Revisory Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court under Article 137 is empowered to review any judgement or order made by it with a view to removing any mistake or error that might have crept in the judgement or order. It is a court of record as its decisions are of evidentiary value & cannot be questioned in any court. The Supreme Court also enjoys the power of Judicial review as it can ensure that the laws passed by legislature and orders issued by the executive do not contravene any provision of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes regarding the election of the President and the Vice President. The Supreme Court recommends the removal of members of UPSC to the President.