Article 233: Appointment of district judges

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1. 1. B is an advocate who has practised for six years and is not in the service of the Union or the State. The High Court recommends him for direct appointment as a district judge. Under Article 233(2):

   A.he is not eligible, as he needs at least seven years as an advocateB.he is eligible, since the High Court's recommendation cures any shortfallC.he is eligible only if the State Public Service Commission also concursD.he is not eligible, as he needs at least ten years as an advocate
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2. 2. Consider the following statements: 1. Appointments of persons other than district judges to the judicial service of a State are made by the Governor under rules made after consulting the State Public Service Commission and the High Court. 2. Control over district courts and courts subordinate to them, including the posting and promotion of judicial officers below district judges, is vested in the High Court. 3. The posting and promotion of district judges is made by the State Government in consultation with the State Public Service Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   A.1 and 2 onlyB.2 and 3 onlyC.1 onlyD.1, 2 and 3
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3. 3. X has practised as an advocate for eight years and is not in the service of the Union or of the State. The Governor, without any recommendation from the High Court, appoints X directly as a district judge. Under Article 233(2), the appointment is:

   A.valid, because X has practised as an advocate for more than the required seven yearsB.invalid, because an advocate not already in service must also be recommended by the High CourtC.valid, provided the Governor has first consulted the State Public Service CommissionD.invalid, because the Constitution does not permit direct appointment of advocates as district judges
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