Question

New Delhi is the seat of Supreme Court of India, the Court may sit in such other place as

• A. The Chief Justice of India alone may decide
• B. The President of India alone may decide
• C. The Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time decide
• D. The Prime Minister of India alone decides

Hint:

Article 130 of the Constitution of India deals with the seat of the Supreme Court. While New Delhi is the permanent seat, the Court may sit elsewhere with the approval of the President on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: According to Article 130 of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court shall sit in New Delhi or in such other place or places as the Chief Justice of India, with the approval of the President, may appoint from time to time. Step 1: Recall Article 130.
The Constitution authorizes the Chief Justice of India to decide the place of sitting of the Supreme Court, subject to the approval of the President.

Step 2: Analyse the options.

• The Chief Justice of India alone may decide -- Incorrect.

• The President of India alone may decide -- Incorrect.

• The Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, decide -- Correct.

• The Prime Minister of India alone decides -- Incorrect.

Step 3: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is \[ \boxed{\text{The Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time decide}.} \]