Question

By whom is the chief justice of the high court-appointed and how is it done?

Answer 1

Hint: The high courts are headed by a chief justice who is also known as the district judge. He is responsible for and presides over civil cases and criminal cases in the court.

Complete answer: In India, the highest form of the judicial system in a state is the high court due to which they have a very careful process in appointing the chief justice. It is also compulsory in our country that every state has a high court, with a chief justice, other judges and the lawyers. According to article 217 of our constitution, the chief justice of the high court and the other judges are appointed by the president of India. This is done with the help of the chief justice of the supreme court and the approval of the senate. The rest of the judges are appointed by the will of the governor, president of India and the chief justice of the high court themself. They hold office till the age of 62 years until and unless they get impeached. After 62 years the current judge retires and helps the president and governor of that state in selecting the chief justice of that high court.

Note: Do not get confused between the chief justice of the high court and the chief justice of the supreme court. The chief justice of the supreme court is responsible for the cases that he wants to hear, he presides over public sessions and also private conferences concerning the courts.