Question

The Constitution places the High Courts under the control of the Union in certain matters in order to keep them outside the range of regional politics.The Union exercises its control in the matters of:
I. transfer of Judges from one High Court to another.
II. being able, to establish a common High Court for two or more States.
III. determining disputes as to age of High Court Judges.

• A. I only
• B. II and III
• C. I and II
• D. I. II and III

Answer 1

The correct option is D I. II and III

To exclude High Courts from the influence of regional politics the Constitution has made several arrangements:

1) Transfer of Judges- The President can transfer a judge from one High Court to other after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

2) Establishment of common High Court- The Constitution of India specifically provides that, Parliament may by law establish a common High Court for two or more States or for two or more States and a Union territory.

3) Determining disputes- The High Court judge holds office until he attains the age of 62 years and any question regarding his age is to be decided by the President after consulting with the Chief Justice of India. The decision of President is final in this regard.