Who among the following has the power to transfer judges from one High Court to another, following consultation with the Chief Justice of India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The President.
The authority to transfer judges from one High Court to another lies with the President. The President may transfer a Judge from one High Court to any other High Court after consulting with the Chief Justice of India. When a Judge is transferred or has been transferred, during the period of service as a Judge of the other High Court, subsequent to the commencement of the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, they are entitled to receive, in addition to their salary, a compensatory allowance determined by Parliament through legislation.