Which of the following is not one of the provisions made in the Constitution to secure independence of the Supreme Court judges?

1. The judges of the Supreme Court hold office not during President's pleasure but on 'good behaviour'
2. They can be removed by the President only after a joint address by both Houses of Parliament passed by two third majority of members present and voting in each House.
3. The allowances, leave and pension etc, of the judges cannot be changed to the disadvantage of the judge during his term of office
4. A Judge of the Supreme Court can practise only after ten years of his retirement

The privileges of the judges of Supreme Court

1. cannot be modified to their disadvantage during their tenure of office
2. can be modified to their advantage or disadvantage during their term of office
3. can be modified by the Parliament only by two-thirds majority
4. can be modified only with the approval of the Chief Justice of India

A case regarding interpretation of the Constitution comes within …………… jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

1. appellate
2. original
3. advisory
4. none of these

A case can come up for hearing before the Supreme Court against the judgement of lower courts

1. if High Court certifies that the case involves a substantial question of law regarding interpretation of Constitution
2. on the Supreme Court granting special leave
3. if the Supreme Court has in an appeal reversed the order of acquittal of an accused person and sentenced him to death
4. in all the above cases