INDIAN POLITY (PART-11)

• State Judiciary consists of High Court and Subordinate Courts.
• Articles 214-231 of Part VI of the Constitution of India dealt with the provisions regarding the appointment, removal, qualification, salary, tenure and powers of the Judges of the High Courts.
• The President of India appoints Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court.
• The Governor appoints the Judges of District Courts.
• President of India consults the Chief Justice of India, the Chief Justice of High Court and the Governor of the State concerned while appointing Judges of High Court.
• The High Court consists of Chief Justice and such number of other Judges determined by the Act of the Parliament.
• The Chief Justice and other Judges can be removed by the Parliament by impeachment.
• The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court hold the office until 62 years. However, they may resign by addressing a letter to the President.
• The following qualifications must possess to become a Judge of High Court. He shall be a citizen of India; He must held judicial office for at least 10 years or at least 10 years service as advocate of High Court.
• Two or more states can be placed under the jurisdiction of one High Court.