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1.5. Oath

Every person appointed to be a Judge of a High Court before he enters upon his office, make and subscribe before the Governor of the State, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Judge of High Court takes oath to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India and duly and faithfully and to the best of ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of the office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will and uphold the Constitution and the laws.