सर्वोच्च न्यायालयाचे स्वातंत्र्य खालील मुद्यांद्वारे अधोरेखित होते :
(a) अवमान झाल्यास दंड देण्याचा अधिकार
(b) न्यायालयाच्या कर्मचारी वर्गीची भरती व नियुक्ती
(c) कार्यकालाची सुरक्षितता
(d) न्यायधिशांची नियुक्ती व पदच्युती संबंधी संविधानिक तरतुदी
पर्यायी उत्तरे :

The correct answer is Option D (All of the above).

Key Points:
• Constitutional Safeguards for Independence of the Supreme Court:
• Security of Tenure: Judges can be removed only by the President on an address passed by special majority in Parliament on proved misbehaviour or incapacity (Article 124) → (c).
• Mode of Appointment & Removal: Judges are appointed by the President in consultation with members of the judiciary (collegium) and have stringent constitutional removal procedures → (d).
• Power to Punish for Contempt: Article 129 empowers the SC to punish for its contempt, maintaining its authority and dignity → (a).
• Appointment of Court Staff: Under Article 146, the Chief Justice of India appoints court officers and servants without executive interference → (b).
• *Other provisions*: Fixed service conditions, expenses charged on Consolidated Fund of India, ban on practice after retirement, and separation from executive (Article 50).
• Therefore, All of the above (Option 4) demonstrate the independence of the Supreme Court.
• Key Takeaway: Independence of the Supreme Court is safeguarded by tenure security, contempt powers, staff appointment autonomy, and strict removal rules.