Previous Year Question

Under Article 124(2) of the Constitution of India, a Judge of the Supreme Court holds office until attaining the age of 65 years. Therefore, the retirement age of a Supreme Court Judge is 65 years.

Article 124 contains important constitutional provisions relating to the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court and its Judges. Along with prescribing the age of 65 years under Article 124(2), it also provides that a Judge may resign by writing addressed to the President or may be removed from office in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Constitution.

It is important to remember the distinction between the retirement ages of Supreme Court and High Court Judges. A Supreme Court Judge retires at 65 years, whereas a High Court Judge retires at 62 years. The latter is provided under Article 217.

Remember:
Supreme Court Judge = 65 years
High Court Judge = 62 years