Consider the following statements regarding the appointment process of High Court Chief Justices under the Collegium System:
1. The proposal for the appointment of a Chief Justice of a High Court is initiated by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the two seniormost Judges of the Supreme Court.
2. The Chief Justice of India forwards the recommendations, along with the views of consulted Supreme Court Judges, directly to the President of India for final approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 only
3
Both 1 and 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2