Indian Polity PYQ 286 of 440 · The High Court and Subordinate Courts

Who has the power to transfer a judge from one High Court to another?

  1. AChief Justice of High Court
  2. BParliament
  3. CPrime Minister's Office
  4. DPresident

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Correct answer: (d) President

Explanation

Under Article 222, the President may transfer a judge from one High Court to another, after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

In practice the proposal comes from the Supreme Court collegium. Neither Parliament nor the Chief Justice of a High Court has this power.

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