Who among the following holds the authority of transferring judges from one High Court to another after consulting with the
Chief Justice of India?
This questions was previously asked in
SSC CPO 10th Nov 2022 Shift 1
The Attorney General
Incorrect AnswerThe Vice President
Incorrect AnswerThe President
Correct AnswerThe Prime Minister
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The Attorney General (Option 1): The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the government. They do not have the power to transfer judges.
- The Vice President (Option 2): The Vice President’s role is more ceremonial and does not involve judicial appointments or transfers.
- The President (Option 3): The President of India holds the authority to transfer judges from one High Court to another. This is done in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, as per the Constitution.
- The Prime Minister (Option 4): The Prime Minister leads the executive but does not have the authority to transfer judges directly.
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By: santosh