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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

What is the correct procedure for appointment of a district judge in a state as per the Indian Constitution?

Options:

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

Appointment of district judges in any State shall be made by the Governor of the State.

Appointment of district judges in any State shall be made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State

Appointment of district judges in any State shall be made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the council of ministers of that state.

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - 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

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.

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