SHORT ANSWER:
A candidate for appointment as a Supreme Court judge in India must be a citizen of India and have at least 10 years of experience as a lawyer or judge, while a High Court judge must have at least 10 years of experience as a lawyer or 5 years as a High Court judge.
DETAILS:
- For Supreme Court: Must be a citizen of India, and have at least 10 years of experience as a lawyer or judge.
- For High Court: Must be a citizen of India, and have at least 10 years of experience as a lawyer or 5 years as a High Court judge.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Not applicable.
SOURCE:
- Article 124 and Article 217 of the Constitution of India.
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