Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Supreme Court judges in India:

1. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is appointed by the President based on the seniority principle.
2. Other Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President based on the recommendations of the Collegium.
3. The Collegium system for appointing judges is explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Article 141 of the Indian Constitution:

1. Article 141 states that the decisions of the Supreme Court of India are binding on all courts within the territory of India.
2. Article 141 implies that only the judgments of the Supreme Court that interpret the Constitution are binding on lower courts.
3. Article 141 ensures that the Supreme Court’s rulings create binding precedents to maintain uniformity in the interpretation of laws.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to Article 142 of the Indian Constitution:

1. Article 142 gives the Supreme Court of India the power to pass any decree or order necessary to provide “complete justice” in any case.
2. Under Article 142, the Supreme Court can only exercise its powers when no specific law exists to address the issue.
3. Article 142 powers are often used to issue guidelines or directions when there are legal voids on important matters.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?