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Q: The first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India was Hiralal Jekisundas Kania. Presently the Chief Justice of India is D.Y. It is Chandrachud.
  • A. The Chief Justice of the High Court of the State in consultation with the Governor
  • B. President in consultation with the High Court
  • C. Chief Minister in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court
  • D. Governor in consultation with the High Court
Correct Answer: Option D - The state judiciary consists of a high court and a hierarchy of subordinate courts, also known as lower courts. The appointment, posting and promotion of District Judges in a state are made by the governor of the state in consultation with the high court (Article 233).
D. The state judiciary consists of a high court and a hierarchy of subordinate courts, also known as lower courts. The appointment, posting and promotion of District Judges in a state are made by the governor of the state in consultation with the high court (Article 233).

Explanations:

The state judiciary consists of a high court and a hierarchy of subordinate courts, also known as lower courts. The appointment, posting and promotion of District Judges in a state are made by the governor of the state in consultation with the high court (Article 233).