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

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