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Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

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President of India in consultation with senior judges of Supreme Court and High Court

B

President of India in consultation with senior judges of Supreme Court

C

President of India

D

Judges of Supreme Court and High Court

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Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India. The senior most judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office is appointed as the Chief Justice of India. The recommendations of the outgoing Chief Justice of India are sought for the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India.
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