With reference to the appointment of Chief Justice of India, which among the following statements is/are correct:
1. CJI is appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
2. According to the Indian Constitution holds the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as CJI.
3. The Union Law Minister receives the recommendation of the outgoing CJI on his/her successor and shares it with President.
4. The appointment of the CJI is governed by a Memorandum of Procedure.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1
1 only
2
1 and 4 only
3
1, 2 and 4 only
4
1, 2, 3 and 4
5
2 and 3 only