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As per the Indian Constitution, the judge of the High Court can resign from his office by writing to the
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As per the Indian Constitution, the judge of the High Court can resign from his office by writing to the

A.

Governor of the state

B.

President of India

C.

Chief justice of India

D.

Vice-president of India

Correct option is B

As per Article 217(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, a High Court judge can resign by submitting a letter addressed to the President of India.

Information Booster

  1. Judges are appointed by the President under Article 217.
  2. The resignation must be communicated in writing.
  3. Judges may also be removed through impeachment by Parliament under Article 124(4).
  4. A High Court judge holds office until the age of 62.
  5. The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
  6. A judge's resignation takes effect after acceptance by the President.

Additional Knowledge

  • (a) Governor of the state: The Governor has no role in the resignation process of High Court judges.
  • (b) President of India: Correct option as per Article 217(1)(a).
  • (c) Chief justice of India: The CJI oversees judicial conduct but does not handle resignations.
  • (d) Vice-president of India: The Vice-President is unrelated to the judiciary in this context.

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