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    Question

    Consider the following statements with respect to

    ‘High Court’: 1.    The judges of a high court are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief justice of the high court. 2.    The chief justice of the high court is appointed by the Governor after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. 3.    In the case of the establishment of a common high court for two or more states, the governors of all the states concerned are consulted by the President. How many of the above statements are correct?
    A Only one Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only two Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C All three Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Seventh Amendment Act of 1956 authorized the parliament to establish a common high court for two or more States or for two or more states and union territory. Parliament may by law establish a common High Court for two or more States or for two or more States and a Union territory. The President after consultation with the CJI & Governor of State. Article 217 of the Indian Constitution states that the Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, and the Governor of the State.

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