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SC on District Judge Appointment
October 14 , 2025
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- The Supreme Court ruled that judicial officers with seven years’ combined experience in the Bar and service can become District Judges.
- The Constitution Bench interpreted Article 233 of the Indian Constitution for this decision.
- Previously, only practicing lawyers with seven years of experience were eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges.
- The court stated that lawyers do not lose their advocate status upon joining judicial service.
- The minimum age to be appointed as a District Judge or Additional District Judge is 35 years.
- State governments must amend rules within three months in consultation with the High Courts to implement this judgment.
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