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Get startedWhat is a High Court in India?
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A High Court is the highest judicial body at the State level. It has a Chief Justice and other judges fixed by Parliament. It works as the top court in a State and performs judicial as well as adminis…
How many States and Union Territories are in India, and how many High Courts are there currently?
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India comprises 28 States and 8 Union Territories. At present, there are 25 High Courts in India. Some States or Union Territories share one High Court because Parliament can place more than one State…
State the composition of a High Court.
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A High Court consists of one Chief Justice and as many other judges as Parliament may fix from time to time. A temporary judge from a Subordinate Court can also be called by the Chief Justice to serve…
Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court?
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The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State concerned. This helps keep the appointment pro…
Who appoints the other judges of a High Court?
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Other judges of a High Court are appointed by the President. In making the appointment, the President consults the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and the Chief Justice of the High …
What qualifications must a High Court judge have?
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A High Court judge must be a citizen of India. The judge must also have worked as a judge in any court in India for not less than ten years, or as an advocate in the High Court or High Courts in India…
Who administers the oath of office to High Court judges?
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The Governor administers the oath of office to the High Court Judges. This is part of the formal appointment process.
What is the retirement age of a High Court judge?
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The retirement age of a High Court judge is 62 years. A judge also continues in office until resignation or removal through the special constitutional procedure.
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