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Which Article of the Indian Constitution specifies that a judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consulting the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State?

A. Article 214
B. Article 217✓ Correct Answer
C. Article 223
D. Article 231

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 217 of the Indian Constitution stipulates that every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under hand and seal after consulting the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court. Article 214 merely states that there shall be a High Court for each state, while other provisions deal with different judicial administrative facets. Constitutional articles concerning the judiciary form a core component of Indian polity preparation.

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