Question
Download Solution PDFAppointment, posting and promotion of District Judge in a state are made by __________________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Governor in consultation with the High Court.
Key Points
- The appointment, posting, and promotion of District Judges in a state are handled by the Governor of the state, in consultation with the High Court under which the jurisdiction of that district comes.
- This is covered under Article 233 of the Indian Constitution, which states, "Appointments of persons to be, and the posting and promotion of, district judges in any State shall be made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction about such State".
Additional Information
| Designation | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|
| President of India | Elected by an electoral college |
| Vice President of India | Elected by an electoral college |
| Prime Minister of India | Appointed by the President |
| Central Ministers | Appointed by the President on PM's advice |
| Chief Justice of India | Appointed by the President |
| Other Judges of Supreme Court | Appointed by the President on CJI's advice |
| Chief Election Commissioner | Appointed by the President |
| Chief Minister of a State | Appointed by the Governor of the state |
| State Ministers | Appointed by the Governor on CM's advice |
| Judges of a High Court | Appointed by the President on CJI's advice |
| Governor of a State | Appointed by the President |
| Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) | Appointed by the President |
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