Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

What is the qualification prescribed under Indian Constitution for appointment of a person as a District Judge in a state?

Options:

He should be a Member of judicial service of any State

Any person who has had a minimum of ten years of practice as a lawyer at bar.

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct Answer:

None of the above

Explanation:

For the district and sub-ordinate Courts or the lower judiciary in India, the procedure for appointment is mentioned in Article 233 of the Constitution. Appointment of district judges in any State shall be made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State. The qualifications for appointment as District Judge include: a.Member of judicial service of the State; or
b. Any person who has had a minimum of seven years of practice as a lawyer at bar.