Introduction to the High Court
The High Court adorns the highest position in the state's judicial system. Although the High Court is a part of the unified judicial system, it has independent jurisdiction. Article 214 of the Constitution makes it clear that there shall be one High Court in every State. Parliament may create a single High Court for two or more States. For example, the states of Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a single High Court. India now has a total of 24 High Courts.
⌂ Structure:
the Constitution does not fix the number of High Court judges, it varies from state to state. The President can appoint additional judges if the number of cases in the High Court is high. Without a permanent judge, the President may appoint a temporary one.
⌂ Recruitment :
The President appoints the Chief Justices of the High Courts in consultation with the Governors of the States concerned on the advice of the Union Cabinet. In appointing other Judges the President shall consult with the Chief Justices of the States concerned.
⁂ Eligibility :
The Constitution of India prescribes the following qualifications for the Judge of the High Court post.
▶ Should be a citizen of India
▶ Should have served as a judge for ten years in any subordinate court in India or
▶ Must have served as an Advocate for ten years in one or more High Courts.
⁂ Tenure:
High Court Judges continue in office till their retirement. His retirement age is 62 years. He can submit his resignation to the President.
⁂ Deportation:
The President can dismiss a High Court judge before retirement on grounds of incompetence and misconduct. In this regard, 2/3rds of the members present and voting in both Houses of Parliament must approve the impeachment resolution. This process is called "impeachment" or "impeachment".
⁂ Salary :
The salaries, allowances, and other benefits of High Court Judges are decided by the Parliament from time to time. The Chief Justice gets a monthly salary of Rs 90,000/- and the other judges get a salary of Rs 80,000/-. They are provided with facilities like rent-free- accommodation, free transport, electricity, water, telephone, etc.
Salaries, allowances, and other benefits cannot be varied to the detriment of judges during their tenure. But the salary and allowances of High Court judges can be reduced only in case of declaration of financial emergency. The salaries, allowances, and, other benefits of the High Court Judges are paid out of the "State Accumulated Fund".
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