Multiple choice

In the matter if appointment of high court judges, the CJI is required to consult:

  1. Two senior most judges of the Supreme Court

  2. Two senior most judges of the concerned high court

  3. The Chief Justice of the concerned high Court

  4. Governor of the state
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Explanation

As per Article 217 of the Constitution and the Second Judges Case (Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India, 1993), the CJI must consult the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court for High Court appointments. However, among the given options, the correct requirement is consultation with two senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court and the Governor are also consulted, but the mandatory collegium consultation begins with Supreme Court judges.

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