Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Supreme Court Judges in India:
1. The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India and the other judges of the Supreme Court.
2. The appointment of Supreme Court judges is done in consultation with the Union Cabinet.
3. The collegium system for the appointment of judges was established by the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1
1 only
2
1 and 2 only
3
2 and 3 only
4
1 and 3 only