SC Judges Appointment: Can only the Chief Justice of the High Court become a judge of the Supreme Court?

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nationaldesk:
Supreme Court Judge: The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Monday recommended the names of three High Court Chief Justices as Supreme Court judges.  The Supreme Court of India has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges and is currently functioning with 31 judges.  Once these recommendations are approved by the Centre, the sanctioned strength of 34 judges in the apex court will be completed.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Augustine George Masih and Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta were recommended for promotion at the Center for Supreme Court judges.
Qualification to become a judge of Supreme Court:-

 According to Article 124 of the Constitution, a citizen of India whose age is not more than 65 years.

 -Has been a judge of one or more High Court (continuously) for at least five years

 -Have a lawyer, at least for ten years,

 -In the opinion of the President, be an eminent jurist.  Power conferred by clause 2 of Article 124 of the Constitution of India.

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