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The President has appointed Shri Gurvinder Pal Singh as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court, in exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, after consulting with the Chief Justice of India.
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On which date was Shri Gurvinder Pal Singh appointed as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court?
Shri Gurvinder Pal Singh was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court on 05 October 2026. This appointment is in exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India.
Consider the following statements regarding Appointment of Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court: 1. The President consults with the Chief Justice of India before making such appointments. 2. The power to appoint Additional Judges of the Delhi High Court is conferred by the Delhi High Court Act. 3. Shri Gurvinder Pal Singh has been appointed as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is true because fact 3 states that the President consults with the Chief Justice of India before making such appointments. Statement 2 is false because fact 6 states that the power to appoint Additional Judges of the Delhi High Court is conferred by the Constitution of India, not the Delhi High Court Act.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The President has appointed Shri Gurvinder Pal Singh as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court. Statement-II: The President consults with the Chief Justice of India before making such appointments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is true because it is directly mentioned in the fact list. Statement 2 is true because it is also directly mentioned in the fact list, and it explains why Statement 1 is true, as the President's appointment of Shri Gurvinder Pal Singh is made after consulting with the Chief Justice of India.