Question

ndia has a single integrated judicial system that is Independent and Supreme. With reference to the Judiciary, answer the following :
(i) Who appoints the Judges of the High Court?
(ii) State any two qualifications required for a person to be appointed as a High Court judge.

Answer 1

(i) The Judges of the High Court are appointed with the consultation of Chief Justice of the High Court along with the Chief Justice of Supreme Court and the Governor of the State.
(ii) A High Court Judge must possess the following qualifications :

• He must be a citizen of India.

• He must have held judicial office for not less than ten years in India or should be an advocate of the High Court for ten years.
• He should be less than 62 years.