SHORT ANSWER:
The appointment of Supreme Court and High Court judges in India is governed by Article 124 and Article 217 of the Constitution, respectively.
DETAILS:
- Article 124: The President appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and other judges.
- Article 217: The President appoints judges of the High Courts after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court and the Governor of the state.
- The President's role is primarily formal, as the actual selection is based on recommendations from the judiciary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- N/A
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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