ICSE-X-History
05: The State Judiciary (The High Court)
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- Qstn #1How many High Courts are there in India?Ans : There are 24 High Courts in India at present.
- Qstn #2Name the Union Territory which has a High Court of its own.Ans : Delhi has a High Court of its own.
- Qstn #3What is the nature of relationship of all the High Courts with the Supreme Court?Ans : All the High Courts are directly under the Supreme Court, since all of them are a part of a single Judiciary.
- Qstn #4Who determines the strength of the Judges of a High Court?Ans : The President determines the strength of the Judges of a High Court.
- Qstn #5What is the number of the Judges in a High Court?Ans : There is no fixed number of Judges for a High Court.
- Qstn #6How many Judges can the President appoint?Ans : The President may appoint as many Judges as he deems necessary.
- Qstn #7Who appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court?Ans : The President appoints the Chief Justice of a High Court on the advice of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the concerned State.
- Qstn #8How are the other Judges of a High Court appointed?Ans : The other Judges of a High Court are appointed by the President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court and the Governor of the State concerned.
- Qstn #9State one other qualification required to become a judge of the High Court, apart from Indian Citizenship.Ans : He should not be over 62 years and he should have held a judicial office in the territory of India for at least ten years.
- Qstn #10Can a Senior Advocate of a High Court become a Judge of a High Court?Ans : Yes, a Senior Advocate of a High Court can become a Judge of a High Court if he has worked in a High Court in India continuously for a period of ten years.
- Qstn #11What is the age of retirement of a Judge in a High Court?Ans : The Judge of a High Court retires at the age of 62 years.
- Qstn #12Who administers an Oath of Office to the Chief Justice and the Judges of a High Court?Ans : The Governor administers the Oath of Office to the Chief Justice and the Judges of a High Court.
- Qstn #13How are the salaries of the Judges of a High Court charged?Ans : The salaries of the Judges of a High Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.