- Twenty-six judges were appointed to six high courts, bringing the total number of HC judges appointed so far this year to a record 127.
- The previous record was achieved in 2016 when 126 high court judges were appointed.
- Of those elevated as additional judges and judges, 20 were judicial officers and six advocates. While two judges each have been appointed to the high courts of Orissa, Himachal Pradesh and Gauhati, five have been appointed to the Karnataka HC. Six judges have been appointed to the Telangana High Court and nine to the Allahabad HC.
How is a High Court Judge Appointed?
- A High Court Judge is appointed by the President of India.
- Article 217 of the Constitution deals with appointment of Judges in High Courts.
- President of India may consult the Governor of the State, the acting Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of that particular state’s High Court.
- A High Court judge is also liable to get transferred to other High Courts. Transfer of judges is done with an aim to ensure proper and just trial for every case fought in the court of law.
- Both appointment and transfers are done based on the recommendations of Collegium.
Eligibility Criteria for High Court Judge:
- Given below are the set of eligibility criteria mandatory for the appointment of High Court judges:
- Any of the given qualifications must be fulfilled:
- The person should have been a Barrister for more than five years
- Has been a civil servant for over 10 years along with serving the Zila court for at least 3 years
- A person who has been a pleader for over 10 years in any High Court.
- No judge should be of more than 62 years of age.
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