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State the composition of the High Court. State the qualifications required to become a High Court Judge.

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Each High Court consists of a Chief Justice and such other judges as the President of India may appoint from time to time. Beside the President has the power to appoint:
1. Additional Judges for a temporary period not exceeding two years for clearance of arrears of work in a high court.
2. An acting Judge is appointed when a permanent Judge is temporarily absent or unable to attend his office.
The qualifications required to become a Judge in the High Court are:
1. He should be a citizen of India.
2. Has held a judicial office in the territory of India for at least 10 years.
OR
Has been an advocate of a high court for at least 10 years.

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