Justice Rajesh Bindal Appointed as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
The President of India has appointed Justice Rajesh Bindal as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court following the recommendation of the SC Collegium.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- Justice Rajesh Bindal appointed as CJ of Delhi High Court.
- Appointment made under Article 217 of the Constitution.
- The Supreme Court Collegium recommends names for HC appointments.
- The President of India issues the warrant of appointment.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 4–6 | Questions on constitutional amendments, Parliament, and schemes appear in every SSC paper. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | Medium | 2–4 | RBI Act, banking legislation, and government policies are regularly tested. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 5–10 | State PCS papers test both central and state government structures. |
| UPSC / State PCS | Very High | 15–25 | Polity is a core UPSC subject. Both Prelims and Mains test constitutional provisions in depth. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Article numbers related to the topic (e.g., Article 356 for President's Rule)
- Constitutional bodies: composition, tenure, appointment authority
- Recent amendments and their impact
- Supreme Court / High Court judgements mentioned in news
- Government schemes: ministry, launch year, beneficiaries
Practice Questions
Q1. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is a High Court Chief Justice appointed?
- Article 124
- Article 217
- Article 226
- Article 143
Explanation: Article 217 deals with the appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court.
Q2. Who recommends the names for the appointment of High Court judges to the President?
- Prime Minister
- Law Minister
- Supreme Court Collegium
- Parliament
Explanation: The Supreme Court Collegium, consisting of the CJI and senior-most judges, recommends names for judicial appointments.
How to Prepare Indian Polity & Governance for Government Exams
Map every news item to an Article or provision in the Constitution. This is what UPSC Prelims directly tests.
For SSC and Railway, focus on the practical side — who appoints whom, term lengths, and what each body does.
Note the date and context of any constitutional amendment or ordinance. Questions are often framed around the 'first time' or 'most recent' event.