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Who appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the High Court of Sikkim under the constitutional framework of India?
A. The Governor of Sikkim in consultation with the Chief Minister
B. The President of India by warrant under his hand and seal, after consulting the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State✓ Correct Answer
C. The Prime Minister of India on the recommendation of the state legislature
D. The Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim independently
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 217 of the Constitution, every judge of a High Court is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment of a judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court. This institutional consultation mechanism is governed by the collegium system established through judicial precedents. The Governor of Sikkim administers the oath of office to the appointed judges.
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