Explanation
The oath of office to a Governor of an Indian state is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of that state. As per Article 159 of the Indian Constitution, every Governor shall, before entering upon his/her office, make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person appointed by the President for this purpose.
The Chief Justice of the High Court is appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the concerned state. The Chief Justice of the High Court is the highest judicial authority in the state, and administering the oath of office to the Governor is one of the important duties performed by the Chief Justice.
It is worth noting that the President of India does not administer the oath of office to Governors, unlike the oath of office for the President and Vice-President of India, which is administered by the Chief Justice of India.
