1.3. Tenure of Judges

The Constitution has not provided a fixed tenure to a judge of a High Court. However, it provides the following provisions:

a) He holds office until he attains the age of 62 years. Any question regarding age should be decided by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and decision of the President shall be final.

b) He can resign from his office by writing to the President.

c) He can be removed from his office by the President on recommendation of the Parliament.

d) He vacates his office when he is appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court or when he is transferred to another high court.