District Judge appointment Archives

Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s remarkable career trajectory & notable judgments

Following a meticulous assessment of the qualifications, integrity, capabilities and giving due consideration to a range of factors, the President appointed Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9-11-2023.

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A staunch believer of the Constitution, Justice B.R. Gavai, 52nd Chief Justice of India, bids farewell to the Supreme Court

Recapitulating the career trajectory of eminent Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice B.R Gavai, becoming only the second Chief Justice of India belonging to Scheduled Caste category after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.

Case Briefs Supreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

Judicial Officers with 7 years’ experience in law practice are eligible for direct appointment as District Judge/Additional District Judge: Supreme Court

The Court further held that a person who has been or who is in judicial service and has a combined experience of 7 years or more as an Advocate or a Judicial Officer, would be eligible for being considered and appointed as a District Judge/Additional District Judge.

Case Briefs Supreme Court (Constitution/Larger Benches)

5-Judge Constitution Bench to decide issues related to appointment of Judicial Officers as District Judges

In Dheeraj Mor v. High Court of Delhi, (2020) 7 SCC 401 it was held that the members of the Judicial Service of a State could be appointed as District Judges either by way of promotion or via Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.