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Transfer of High court judges

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        1. The Supreme Court (SC) collegium has recommended transfer of 24 judges across various High courts in spite of requests for reconsideration of the move.
        2. Article 222 of the Constitution: Deals with transfer of a Judge (including Chief Justice) from one High Court to any other High Court.
        3. The proposal for transfer of a High Court Judge originates from the Chief Justice of India, who have a determinative say in the transfer decision.
        4. The Prime Minister advices the President of India for transferring the respective judge upon receiving the recommendation of the CJI.
        5. With regard to the transfer of HC judges, his/her consent is not required in his/her first or subsequent transfer.

 

Source URL: Centre notifies transfer of 3 HC judges who expressed reservations to SC Collegium

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