GK Question

polity hard true_false

The President can transfer a Judge of High Court from one HC to another after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 222: President may transfer HC Judges after consultation with CJI. Supreme Court in S.P. Gupta (1981) and subsequent cases held that CJI's opinion has primacy in transfers to ensure independence and prevent punitive transfers. Transferred Judge receives compensatory allowance. Promotes national integration and judicial exposure.

Topic High Court - Transfer of Judges
Exam Relevance Judicial administration question for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams