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Q100 (CAPF/2022) Polity & Governance › Judiciary › Subordinate judiciary structure Answer Verified

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the appointment of District Judges?

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Under Article 233 of the Constitution of India, the appointment, posting, and promotion of District Judges in any State are made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State [3]. This constitutional mandate ensures that while the formal authority of appointment rests with the executive head of the state, the judiciary maintains a central and decisive role in the selection process to preserve judicial independence [3]. The High Court evaluates candidates based on merit, legal ability, and integrity, and its opinion carries significant weight [1]. This process differs from the appointment of High Court and Supreme Court judges, who are appointed by the President. The term 'District Judge' encompasses various roles, including sessions judges and city civil court judges.

Sources

  1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 34: High Court > COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT > p. 354
  2. [3] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 35: Subordinate Courts > CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS > p. 363
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