SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 77

The correct answer is Option 1: Justice Arun Palli.
Explanation:

• As of July 2025, Justice Arun Palli served as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
• Appointment: Justice Arun Palli was selected for this significant position based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Prior to this, he served as a Judge at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
• Jurisdiction: This High Court functions as a common High Court for both the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh. It has two benches—one in Srinagar and the other in Jammu.
• Analysis of Other Options:
• Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai (Option 2): He is currently a Judge of the Supreme Court of India and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the future.
• Justice Dinesh Maheshwari (Option 3): He is a retired Judge of the Supreme Court.

Additional Facts:

• Common High Court: Under Article 231 of the Constitution of India, Parliament may establish a single High Court for two or more states/Union Territories.
• Article 214: There shall be a High Court for each state.
• Article 217: The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the concerned state.

Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: Where is the principal seat of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh located?
Answer: It alternates between Srinagar and Jammu according to the season (Summer – Srinagar; Winter – Jammu).
Question: Under which Article does the President appoint Judges of a High Court?
Answer: Article 217.
Question: How many High Courts are there currently in India?
Answer: 25.