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The Judges of the High Court hold office – |
| A. | during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India |
| B. | till they have attained 62 years of age |
| C. | till they have attained 65 years of age |
| D. | as long as they desire |
| Answer» B. till they have attained 62 years of age | |
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Explanation: The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal afterconsultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty- two years" |
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