Who among the following appoints the Chief Judges of the High Court of a State ?

President of India

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Governor of the concerned State

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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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Prime Minister of India

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Solution

The correct option is A President of India
Each High Court consists of a Chief Justice and such other judges as the President of India may appoint from time to time. Besides, the President has the power to appoint additional judges for a temporary period not exceeding two years; an acting judge when a permanent judge is absent or unable to perform his duties.

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35. Consider the following statements

1. President can appoint a judge of the Supreme court/high court as the Acting Chief Justice of India.

2. Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a high court as an ad-hoc judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.

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