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Patna High Court Chief Justice Appointment and Oath

Source:The Hindu ↗

Why It Matters

Important state-level judicial appointment relevant for Bihar administrative and constitutional awareness in BPSC Prelims.

Summary

Justice V Kameswar Rao has officially taken oath as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, marking a key judicial appointment in Bihar.

Key Points

  • Justice V Kameswar Rao took oath as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
  • The appointment reinforces the judicial leadership and administration within the state of Bihar.
  • The oath-taking ceremony involves key constitutional functionaries at the state level.

Important Terms

Patna High Court

The apex constitutional judicial institution in the state of Bihar, exercising original, appellate, and writ jurisdictions under Article 214 of the Constitution of India.

UPSC context

Crucial for BPSC and Bihar Polity, testing knowledge of state judiciary, constitutional positions, and judicial administration in Bihar.

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Governor of Bihar

The constitutional head of the state of Bihar who administers the oath of office to the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court under Article 219.

UPSC context

Tests understanding of executive-judicial relations and gubernatorial powers in state governance under Bihar Polity.

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Prelims Trap

The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Governor of the State.

Aspirants often confuse the appointing authority (President) with the oath-administering authority (Governor) for High Court judges.

Static Concepts Connected

Indian Polity and Constitution

How are High Court judges appointed and who administers their oath under the Indian Constitution?

  • Appointment (Art 217):: Appointed by the President of India under Article 217(1) after consulting the CJI and the State Governor.
  • Oath (Art 219):: Administered by the Governor of the State (or a designated representative) under Article 219.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Judicial Appointments & Federal Balance

    Article 217 appointments intersect with executive-judiciary debates, mirroring discussions on the Collegium system and judicial independence seen at the national level.

Expect a direct factual or article-based question on the constitutional article governing HC judge appointments or the oath administrator.

Linked PYQs · 1

Linked PYQs · 1

  • 2019BPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Who was the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court who administered the oath of office to Mr. Fagu Chauhan as the Governor of Bihar in July 2019?