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What is the composition of a high court in a state?

Political ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 31 Mar 2026
Answer

The number of judges in the high court is not fixed. It is fixed by the President only.
 Every high court has a Chief Justice and other judges to be fixed by the President.
 On the appointment of Chief Justice, the President consults the Chief Justice of India
and the Governor of the state concerned.
 While other members’ appointment is consulted with the Governor of state and
Chief Justice of high court.

Political Science · Class 10