How Judges of the High Court are Appointed in India?

How Judges of the High Court are Appointed in India?

Answer: Clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution mandates that the President appoints the Chief Justice and the High Court Judges.

Appointment of HC Judges:

  1. The President nominates the judges of a high court.
  2. The President of India consults with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State before appointing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
  3. The chief justice of the relevant high court is also contacted for the appointment of additional judges.
  4. The President consults with the governors of all the states involved if there is a joint high court for two or more states.