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Which of the following is the correct procedure prescribed in Article 217 of the Constitution for appointing a judge of the High court other than Chief Justice of the High Court? |
every Judge of the High Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State every Judge of the High Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State and Chief Justice of that High Court every Judge of the High Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, and Chief Justice of that High Court every Judge of the High Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, Chief Justice of that High Court and the other judges of Supreme Court as deemed fit by the President |
every Judge of the High Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State and Chief Justice of that High Court |
The correct answer is Option 2 - every Judge of the High Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State and Chief Justice of that High Court The qualifications of a High Court judge includes: a. Citizenship of India, and b. Has for at least ten years held a judicial office in India; or c. Has for at least ten years been an advocate in a High Court or of two or more such Courts in succession. |