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Question
The Constitution of India provides for a High Court for each State. With reference to the High Courts and Subordinate Courts, answer the following question:
Who appoints the judges of the High Court?
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Solution
The chief justice of a high court is appointed by the president of India in consultation with the chief justice of the supreme court and the governor of the concerned state. Other judges of a high court are appointed by the president. The president shall consult the chief justice of India, the governor of the state and the chief justice of the high court in the matter of appointment of a judge to the high court.
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