Consider the following statements regarding the Collegium system in the Indian judiciary:
1. The Collegium system is explicitly provided for in the Indian Constitution.
2. In Second Judges Case 1993, Supreme Court held that advice tendered by the CJI regarding the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court is binding on the President.
3. In Third Judge Case 1998, Supreme Court stated that the consultation process to be adopted by the CJI requires ‘consultation of plurality judges’. The CJI should consult a collegium of two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2, and 3