Appointment of judges of the High Courts & judges of the District Courts - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements
1. The president consults the Prime Minister in the appointment of judges of the High Courts and the governor appoints the judges of the District Courts.
2. Article 156 explains the procedure for impeachment of governor
Which of the above statements are correct?- Published on 30 Apr 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: None
The president consults the governor in the appointment of judges of the High Courts and the governor appoints the judges of the District Courts.There is no provision of impeachment of governor as he can be dismissed by the president on the advice of the prime minister of the country, at whose pleasure the governor holds office.
