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Indian Polity • JudiciaryMedium

Who holds the constitutional authority to determine the age of a judge of a High Court for the purposes of retirement, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, under Article 217(3)?

A. The Governor of the State
B. The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court
C. The President of India✓ Correct Answer
D. The Parliament of India

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 217(3) of the Indian Constitution empowers the President of India to make the final determination regarding the retirement age of a High Court judge after mandatory consultation with the Chief Justice of India. This procedural safeguard ensures judicial independence while resolving administrative disputes over official birth records.

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