Courts and Subordinate Courts
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How many High Courts are there in India?
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There are 25 High Courts in India, serving 28 States and 8 Union Territories. Some High Courts are shared by multiple states or union territories.
Which article of the Constitution provides for a High Court in each state?
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Article 125 of the Indian Constitution provides that there shall be a High Court for each state.
Can two or more states share a common High Court? Give an example.
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Yes, two or more states can share a common High Court. For example, Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh share the Punjab and Haryana High Court located in Chandigarh.
Name the High Court that serves seven northeastern states.
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The Guwahati High Court serves seven northeastern states: Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Who appoints the judges of the High Court?
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The President of India appoints the judges of the High Court, including the Chief Justice.
Whom does the President consult while appointing the Chief Justice of a High Court?
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While appointing the Chief Justice of a High Court, the President consults the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the concerned state.
Whom does the President consult while appointing other High Court judges?
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While appointing other judges of the High Court, the President consults the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of the High Court, and the Governor of the concerned state.
What is the role of the Supreme Court's Collegium in High Court appointments?
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The Collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India, recommends names for appointment or transfer of High Court judges. These recommendations are binding on the President.
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