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The pension of a high court judge is charged to the...

  1. Consolidated Fund of India

  2. Consolidated Fund of the state where he last served

  3. Consolidated Funds of the different states where he has served

  4. Contingency Fund of India
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Explanation

Under Article 125(2) of the Constitution, the salaries and allowances of High Court judges are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India. This centralized charging ensures financial independence of the judiciary and uniformity across states, preventing state legislatures from influencing judges through financial control.

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