The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and the final authority on the interpretation of the constitution. It has original and appellate jurisdiction over disputes. The chief justice and other judges are appointed by the president in consultation with judges. Judges must have been a high court judge for 5 years or an advocate for 10 years or be a distinguished jurist. The Supreme Court has powers of judicial review and acts as guardian of the constitution and fundamental rights.

1. THE UNION JUDICIARY