Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the additional judges in the high court:

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Under article 224, If by reason of any temporary increase in the business of High Court or by reason of arrears of work therein, it appears to the President that the number of the Judges of that Court should be for the time being increased, the President may appoint duly qualified persons to be Additional Judges of the Court for such period not exceeding two years as he may specify.

Statement 2 is incorrect: No person appointed as an additional or acting Judge of a High Court shall hold office after attaining the age of sixty-two years.