Which one of the following is correct in respect of the appointment of District Judges?
They are appointed by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.
They are appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.
They are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court of the concerned State.
They are appointed by the Supreme Court on the advice of the concerned High Court.
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– It explicitly states that appointments, postings, and promotion of persons to be and 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 control over district courts and courts subordinate thereto, including the posting, promotion, and grant of leave to persons belonging to the judicial service of a State and holding any post inferior to the post of a district judge, is vested in the High Court (Article 235).