Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
On 3 December 2024, in India, the President appointed Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Summary
On 3 December 2024, in India, exercising powers under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution, the President appointed Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, with effect from the date he assumes charge.
Key facts
- Date
- 3 Dec 2024
- Appointee
- Justice Manmohan
- Previous post
- Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi
- Provision
- Article 124(2) of the Constitution
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Under which provision of the Constitution did the President appoint Justice Manmohan as a Judge of the Supreme Court on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Article 124(2)
PIB (3 Dec 2024): in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution, the President appointed Justice Manmohan as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Before his appointment to the Supreme Court on 3 December 2024, Justice Manmohan was Chief Justice of which High Court?
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Correct answer: C — High Court of Delhi
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the President appointed Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.