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To whom does a judge of a High Court submit their written resignation if they wish to step down before completing their term?
A. The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court
B. The Chief Justice of India
C. The President of India✓ Correct Answer
D. The Governor of the State
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 217 of the Constitution, a judge of a High Court submits their written resignation under their hand to the President of India. Although the Governor administers the oath of office to a High Court judge, the authority to accept resignations and execute transfers vests solely in the President. High Court judges can be removed from office by Parliament through an impeachment motion on grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity.
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