High Courts

Question 1

Who decides the strength of the high court judges?

Answer 1

It is the discretion of the president.

Constitution does not specify the strength and leaves it to the Pres.

Question 2

High court judges are appointed by

Answer 2

The President

Question 3

Chief Justice of HC are appointed by

Answer 3

Pres in consultation with CJI and state Governor

Question 4

Removal grounds and majority of HC judges

Answer 4

Proved misbehaviour and incapacity

Spcl Maj II - 2/3 PV > 1/2 TS (Judges Enquiry Act, 1968)

Question 5

Appellate jurisdiction of HC

Answer 5

Civil and Criminal

Question 6

Extra ordinary jurisdiction II - special kind of original

Answer 6

Writs on FRs and Legal rights

Question 7

Current Collegium of HC

Third Judges Case 1998

Answer 7

2 senior most SC judges + Chief Justice of India
+
President to also consult Chief Justice of High Court

Question 8

Qualification for HC judge

Answer 8

Citizen AND
• Holding any judicial office for 10
years
OR
• HC Advocate for 10 years

Question 9

Oath for HC judges given by

Answer 9

Governor

Question 10

Salary for HC judges comes from and decided by

Answer 10

Charged to Consolidated Funds of States and decided by Parliament

Question 11

Pension for HC judges comes from

Answer 11

Charged to Consolidated Funds of India

Question 12

Retirement for HC judges

Answer 12

62 years

Question 13

Original Jurisdiction

Answer 13

Election petitions, Quashing of a

FIR etc.