Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another
Article 222 — Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another
President may, 1[on the recommendation of the National Judicial Appointments Commission referred to in article 124A], transfer a Judge from one High Court to any other High Court 2***. (2) When a Judge has been or is so transferred, he shall, during the period he serves, after the commencement of the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, as a Judge of the other High Court, be entitled to receive in addition to his salary such compensatory allowance as may be determined by Parliament by law and, until so determined, such compensatory allowance as the President may by order fix.]
Plain English Summary
This article allows the President to move a judge from one High Court to another High Court. If a judge is transferred, they are entitled to receive an extra payment (compensatory allowance) determined by Parliament or the President.
Key Points
- The President can transfer a Judge between High Courts based on a recommendation from the National Judicial Appointments Commission.
- A transferred Judge gets a compensatory allowance in addition to their salary while serving in the new High Court.
- The amount of this extra allowance is decided by law made by Parliament or by order of the President.
Why It Matters
This provision ensures that judges can be moved across different jurisdictions as needed, and it provides financial compensation for them during such transfers.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.