Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Analyze the constitutional mechanism regarding the transfer of High Court judges under Article 222. Which of the following authorities is constitutionally mandated to be consulted by the President before transferring a judge from the High Court of Kerala to another High Court?
A. The Chief Justice of India✓ Correct Answer
B. The Governor of Kerala exclusively
C. The Chief Minister of Kerala and the State Legislature
D. The Attorney General of India
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 222 of the Constitution mandates that the President may transfer a judge from one High Court to another only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. This consultation process operates through the judicial collegium to ensure institutional independence.
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