Indian Polity PYQ 240 of 375 · The High Court and Subordinate Courts

A High Court Judge addresses his letter of resignation to–

  1. AThe President
  2. BThe Chief Justice of India
  3. CThe Chief Justice of his High Court
  4. DThe Governor of the State

48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: (a) The President

Explanation

After taking the oath of office, a Judge of a High Court holds office until the age of 62 years. Before that, he may resign his office by a signed letter addressed to the President (Article 217(1)(a)). Also, on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, he may be removed by the President on an address by each House of Parliament, passed separately by a majority of the total membership of that House and supported by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.

Practise this questionAll 375 Indian Polity PYQs