Constitution of India · Section Article 234
Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service
Article 234 — Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service
- Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service.—Appointments of persons other than district judges to the judicial service of a State shall be made by the Governor of the State in accordance with rules made by him in that behalf after consultation with the State Public Service Commission and with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State.
Plain English Summary
This article explains how a State appoints people who are not district judges to work in the state's judicial service. The Governor must follow specific rules, consulting both the State Public Service Commission and the High Court before making these appointments.
Key Points
- Appointments of non-district judges to the judicial service are made by the Governor of the State.
- The Governor must create rules for these appointments.
- Before making appointments, the Governor must consult the State Public Service Commission and the relevant High Court.
Why It Matters
This ensures that appointments to judicial roles in a state are done through a structured process involving expert bodies (Public Service Commission) and judicial oversight (High Court), ensuring fairness and adherence to established procedures.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.