High Courts — Set 1
Indian Polity · उच्च न्यायालय · Questions 1–10 of 50
Which Articles in the Indian Constitution deal with the organization, independence, and jurisdiction of High Courts?
Correct Answer: A. Articles 214 to 231
Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI of the Constitution deal with the High Courts. These articles cover their organization, independence, jurisdiction, powers, and procedures. Article 214 specifically states that there shall be a High Court for each state.
Which Part of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions regarding High Courts?
Correct Answer: B. Part VI
Part VI of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions regarding the State Government, including the High Courts. The High Court acts as the head of the judiciary in the state. Part V deals with the Union Judiciary (Supreme Court).
The institution of High Court in India originated in 1862 under which Act?
Correct Answer: A. Indian High Courts Act 1861
The institution of High Court originated in India under the Indian High Courts Act of 1861. This led to the establishment of High Courts at Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in 1862. Before this, there were Supreme Courts and Sadar Adalats.
Which Article of the Constitution states that there shall be a High Court for each State?
Correct Answer: C. Article 214
Article 214 of the Constitution mandates that there shall be a High Court for each State. However, Parliament has the power to establish a common High Court for two or more states. This ensures a judicial hierarchy at the state level.
Who appoints the judges of a High Court?
Correct Answer: B. The President
The Judges of a High Court are appointed by the President. The President consults the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the concerned state. In the case of appointment of other judges, the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court is also consulted.
For the appointment of High Court judges, the Collegium consists of the CJI and how many senior-most judges of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: C. Two
For High Court appointments, the Collegium consists of the CJI and the two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. This differs from the appointment of Supreme Court judges, where the CJI consults four senior-most judges. This recommendation is binding on the President.
To be eligible for appointment as a High Court judge, a person must have held a judicial office or been an advocate for how many years?
Correct Answer: D. 10 years
A person must have held a judicial office in the territory of India for ten years. Alternatively, they must have been an advocate of a High Court for ten years. There is no minimum age prescribed for the appointment.
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for appointment as a High Court judge?
Correct Answer: B. Must be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President
The 'distinguished jurist' clause applies only to the appointment of Supreme Court judges. It is not a qualification for High Court judges under the Constitution. The other qualifications regarding citizenship and experience are correct.
Who administers the oath of office to a High Court judge?
Correct Answer: A. The Governor of the State
The Governor of the respective State administers the oath to a High Court judge. If the Governor is unavailable, some other person appointed by him performs this duty. The judge swears to uphold the Constitution and the sovereignty of India.
To whom does a High Court judge address his letter of resignation?
Correct Answer: B. The President
A High Court judge addresses his letter of resignation to the President of India. Although the oath is administered by the Governor, the appointing and removing authority is the President. The resignation becomes effective when accepted.