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For how much period, the President can appoint additional and acting Judges in High Courts?
Question

For how much period, the President can appoint additional and acting Judges in High Courts?

A.

Not exceeding 2 years

B.

Not exceeding 3 years

C.

Not exceeding 1 year

D.

Not exceeding 5 years

Correct option is A


Under Article 224 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India can appoint additional Judges to a High Court for a period not exceeding two years to manage an increase in the Court’s workload. Similarly, acting Judges may be appointed for a temporary period when a sitting Judge is unable to perform their duties due to absence or other reasons.
Information Booster:
· Article 224(1): States that the President can appoint additional Judges for a period not exceeding two years.
· Article 224(2): Deals with the appointment of acting Judges during a temporary vacancy.

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