Which of the following was not a provision under the J&K Reorganization Act, 2019?

Question

Which of the following was not a provision under the J&K Reorganization Act, 2019?

1. A. The J&K High Court became the common high court for both UTs.
2. B. Judges appointed to the High Court are selected by the Union Government only. (Correct answer)
3. C. The UT of J&K will have its own legislative assembly of 107-114 members.
4. D. The act provides that the administration of Jammu and Kashmir will be as per Article 239A of the Indian Constitution.

Correct Answer

Option B — Judges appointed to the High Court are selected by the Union Government only.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Judges appointed to the High Court are selected by the Union Government only..

Key Points

• Judges are appointed by the President in consultation with the CJI as per constitutional provisions - not by the Union Government alone.
• This was NOT a provision of the J&K Reorganization Act, 2019.