Article 217
Appointment of High Court Judges and Chief Justices
Article 217 of the Constitution governs the appointment, tenure and conditions of service of High Court judges, including the Chief Justice. It provides that every High Court judge is appointed by the President by warrant under hand and seal, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the concerned state, and — for judges other than the Chief Justice — the Chief Justice of that High Court.
- A High Court judge holds office until the age of 62 (Article 217(1))
- Article 217 also lays down eligibility: at least 10 years as a judicial officer in India, or 10 years as an advocate of a High Court (or two or more such courts in succession)
- Transfer of a High Court Chief Justice/judge from one High Court to another is separately provided under Article 222, on the recommendation of the CJI
- Comparable provision for Supreme Court judges is Article 124, which similarly requires presidential appointment after consultation
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