Political Science · Political Institutions in India
The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by?
AThe Governor of the State
BThe President of India ✓ Correct
CThe Chief Minister of the State
DThe Chief Justice of India
Correct answer: (B) The President of India — The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President of India.
Explanation
★The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President of India.
★Under Article 217 the President appoints High Court judges, including the Chief Justice.
★The appointment is made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor.
★Today the collegium recommends names, but the formal appointment is by the President.
★All important appointments at the central level are made by the President.
★The Governor and Chief Minister do not appoint High Court judges.
★So the President of India is the appointing authority.
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