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Who among the following has the constitutional power to transfer a judge from one High Court to another High Court in India?
A. The Prime Minister of India
B. The Chief Justice of India
C. The President of India✓ Correct Answer
D. The Governor of the concerned State
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 222 of the Constitution, the President of India has the power to transfer a judge from one High Court to another after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Judicial precedents have established that such transfers must be recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium and cannot be done punitively without adequate justification. Consultation with the Chief Justice of India is mandatory and binding on the executive.
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