Who among the following administers the oath of office to a Judge of a high court?

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  1. The Governor of the state
  2. The President
  3. The Chief Justice of India
  4. The Vice-President

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Option 1 : The Governor of the state
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The correct answer is The Governor of the state.

  • The Governor of the state administers the oath of office to a judge of a high court.

Key Points

  • Governor of the state:
    • The term of office of the Governor is five years from the date when he enters the office.
    • However, his term of five years is subject to the pleasure of the President.
    • His oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court and in his absence, the seniormost Judge of that Court.
    • The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, of 1956 facilitated the appointment of the same person as the governor for two or more states.
    • The Constitution prescribes two qualifications for the appointment of a person as governor.
      • He has to be a citizen of India.
      • He should have completed the age of 35 years.
    • The Governor acts as the Chancellor of the State Universities and also appoints the vice-chancellor of the universities in the state.
    • He administers the oath to the judge of the High Court.
  • A judge of the high court is appointed by the President of India with the consultation of the chief justice of India and governor of the state.
  • A judge of high court can be removed by order of the President
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