9.2. Appointment

It is a two-stage process consisting of:

♤ A search committee which recommends a panel of names to the high-power selection committee.

♤ The selection committee comprises the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Leader of the Opposition, the Chief Justice of India (or his nominee) and an eminent jurist (nominated by President based on the recommendation of other members of the panel).

♤ President will appoint the recommended names.