Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Consider the provisions governing the transfer of High Court judges under Article 222 of the Indian Constitution: Who holds the constitutional authority to transfer a judge from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to another High Court?
A. Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court alone
B. Governor of Punjab in consultation with the State Cabinet
C. President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India✓ Correct Answer
D. Parliament by passing a special resolution
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 222, the President of India may transfer a judge from one High Court to any other High Court after consulting the Chief Justice of India. This power is exercised as an executive action following institutional consultation guidelines established by Supreme Court collegium rulings to ensure judicial independence. State governors and chief ministers do not possess transfer authority over High Court judges.
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