History & Civics
What is the composition of a High Court?
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Each High Court consists of a Chief Justice and such other Judges as the President of India may appoint from time to time.
Besides, the President has the power to appoint:
- additional judges for a temporary period not exceeding two years.
- an acting Judge, when a permanent Judge is temporarily absent or unable to perform his duties or is appointed to act temporarily as Chief Justice.
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