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    What is the minimum age prescribed in the Constitution of India for a person to be appointed as a High Court Judge?
    Question

    What is the minimum age prescribed in the Constitution of India for a person to be appointed as a High Court Judge?

    A.

    30 years

    B.

    25 years

    C.

    32 years

    D.

    No minimum age is prescribed in the Constitution

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is: (d) No minimum age is prescribed in the Constitution.
    Explanation:
    The Indian Constitution does not explicitly mention a minimum age for the appointment of High Court judges.
    However, according to Article 217, the person must have been a practicing advocate for 10 years or must have held a judicial office for at least 10 years.
    Information Booster:
    • Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.

    • The age requirement of 30 years is not directly mentioned in the Constitution but is followed as a general practice for eligibility.

    • Article 217(2): It specifies the qualifications for the High Court judges but does not specifically mention the age.

    • The appointment process also involves consultation with the President of India, Chief Justice of India (CJI), and the Governor of the respective state.

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