Constitution of India · Section Article 217
Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court
Article 217 — Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court
- Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court.—(1) Every Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal 4[on the recommendation of the National Judicial Appointments Commission referred to in article 124A], and the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court, 5[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:] Provided that—
- (a) a Judge may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office;
- (b) a Judge may be removed from his office by the President in the
Plain English Summary
This article explains how judges in a High Court are appointed. The President appoints them based on a recommendation from a special commission, and the Governor of the state is also involved in the process. It also sets rules for when a judge holds office.
Key Points
- Judges are appointed by the President based on a recommendation from the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC).
- The Governor of the State is also involved in the appointment process.
- The Chief Justice of the High Court acts as the appointing authority for certain judges, and holds office until they turn sixty-two.
- A Judge can resign by writing to the President or be removed by the President.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the formal constitutional procedure for selecting and managing the judicial officers in High Courts, ensuring a structured process for judicial appointments.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.