When appointing judges to the High Courts, the President of India is required to consult which officials apart from the Chief Justice of India and the Chief Justice of the respective State?​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) The State Governor

• According to Article 217 of the Constitution of India, when appointing judges to the High Courts, the President of India must consult the Chief Justice of India and the Chief Justice of the respective State.

• In addition to this, the State Governor is also consulted before the President makes the appointment.

• This process ensures that the opinions of both the judicial and executive branches of the state are considered during the appointment of High Court judges.

• The Union Cabinet and members of the State Legislature are not involved in the consultation process for High Court judicial appointments.

Information Booster:
• Article 217 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment and eligibility of judges in the High Courts. It requires consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Chief Justice of the respective High Court, and the Governor of the State before the appointment.
• Judicial Appointments: The collegium system is followed for judicial appointments, which involves consultations between the Chief Justice of India and other senior judges of the Supreme Court.
• State Governor's Role: The Governor's consultation is important as the executive head of the state and ensures that the state's perspective is considered in the appointment process.

Additional Information:

• Article 124: For Supreme Court judges, Article 124 provides the process of appointment, which includes consultation with the President, Chief Justice of India, and other senior judges.

• Constitutional Amendments: The 9th Amendment and subsequent judicial interpretations have refined the process of judicial appointments, notably through the collegium system introduced by the Supreme Court judgments in the cases of 1993 and 1998.