118 of this Constitution, shall be initially appointed in the following manner: Three members for a period of 4 years, three members for 7 years, and three members for 10 years. Later appointments shall be for period often years. Appointment of members for a second term shall not be permitted. The President shall appoint one of its members as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Members of the Supreme Court, except under circumstances stated in Article 127 of this Constitution, shall not be dismissed till the end of their term. Article 118 Supreme Court members shall have the following qualifications: 1. At time of appointment the age of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and its members shall not be less than 40 years. 2. Shall be a citizen of Afghanistan. 3. Shall have higher education in legal studies or Islamic jurisprudence as well as expertise and adequate experience in the judicial system of Afghanistan. 4. Shall have good character as well as good reputation. 5. Shall not have been convicted, by a court, for crimes against humanity, crimes, or deprivation of civil rights. 6. Shall not be a member of any political party during his term of duty. Article 119 Members of the Supreme Court shall take the following oath of office in the presence of the President: "In the of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful I swear in the name of God Almighty to attain justice and righteousness in accordance with tenets of the Holy religion of Islam, provisions of this Constitution as well as other laws of Afghanistan, and to execute the judicial duty with utmost honesty, righteousness and impartiality."