Q87. The transfer of Judges from one High Court to another is done by:

(a) Chief Justice of India only

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(b) Governor after consulting Chief Justice of India.

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(d) President after consulting Chief Justice of India

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The correct option is D
(d) President after consulting Chief Justice of India

The President can transfer a Judge from one High Court to another after consulting Chief Justice of India. On transfer, he is entitled to receive in addition to his salary such compensatory allowance as may be determined by the Parliament.

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