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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has amended the Lokayukta Bill to make retired High Court Judges also eligible for the post of Lokayukta?
A
Goa
B
Maharashtra
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Kerala
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 years, and judges of the 25 high courts in the country retire at 62 years. The Constitution, 114th Amendment Bill was introduced in 2010 to increase the retirement age of high court judges to 65 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice and 30 other Judges who all are appointed by the President of India. Indian Supreme Court Judges retire at the age of 65 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT JUDGES. The Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts are to be appointed by the President under clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution.

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