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Constitutional Provisions for Appointment of Chief Justice of High Courts The appointment of Chief Justices of High Courts in India is governed by several constitutional provisions and guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court Collegium . The Constitution of India , particularly Articles 217 and 222 , outlines the framework for the appointment of Judges and Chief Justices  of High Courts. In conjunction with these, the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) , developed based on various Supreme Court rulings, plays a crucial role in guiding the appointment process. Article 217: Appointment of High Court Judges Article 217 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications and procedure for the appointment of Judges to High Courts . According to this Article: - A Judge of a High Court , including the Chief Justice , is appointed by the President of India . - The President consults with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) , the Governor of the respective state , and sometimes the Chief Justice of ...