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When a Judge of a High Court in India, including the Chief Justice, wishes to resign from office, to whom must they submit their resignation?
Question

When a Judge of a High Court in India, including the Chief Justice, wishes to resign from office, to whom must they submit their resignation?

A.

The Chief Justice of India

B.

The President of India

C.

The Governor of the respective state

D.

The Prime Minister of India

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) The President of India
Explanation:
When a Judge of a High Court in India, including the Chief Justice of the High Court, wishes to resign from their office, they must submit their resignation to the President of India.
This is stipulated under Article 217 of the Indian Constitution, which governs the appointments and conditions of service for High Court judges. The President is the authority to accept the resignation of the High Court judges.
Information Booster:
  • Article 217: This article outlines the procedure for the appointment, tenure, and resignation of judges of High Courts in India.

  • The Governor of the respective state plays a role in appointing High Court judges but does not have the authority to accept their resignation.

  • Resignation Process: Once the resignation is submitted to the President, it must be accepted for it to take effect. After resignation, the judge ceases to hold office.

Additional Information:

  • Chief Justice of India: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the highest-ranking judicial officer in India.

  • Prime Minister of India: The Prime Minister does not play any role in the judicial resignation process

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