The pension of a High Court Judge is charged to the ______________.

Consolidated Fund of India

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Consolidated Fund of the State where he last served

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Consolidated Fund of the different States where he has served

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Contingency Fund of India

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Solution

The correct option is A Consolidated Fund of India
The judges of the High Court are paid such salaries as specified in the Second schedule. They are also entitled to such allowances in respect of leave and pension as Parliament may determine from time to time. Article 221 of constitution of India provides that the salaries, allowances and pensions are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

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1. The President can transfer a judge from one high court.
2. The salaries, pension and allowances of the judges of High Court are charged on the consolidated fund of the state.
3. The jurisdiction and powers of a high court can be changed both by the parliament and the state legislature.
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