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
- Judges are appointed by the President under Article 217.
- The resignation must be communicated in writing.
- Judges may also be removed through impeachment by Parliament under Article 124(4).
- A High Court judge holds office until the age of 62.
- The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- 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.