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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 11 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q25

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The Chief Justice and Judges of High Courts are appointed by who among the following?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. President.

  • The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President of India.
  • Each High Court has a Chief Justice along with other judges, as decided by the President.
  • High Court judges can be removed by the President, following the same procedure as for Supreme Court judges.
  • Before appointing the Chief Justice of a High Court, the President consults the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the respective state.
  • For appointing other High Court judges, the President also consults the Chief Justice of that High Court.
  • The Governor of the state administers the oath or affirmation to High Court judges.
  • A High Court judge may resign by sending a written resignation to the President.