Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Article 233 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of District Judges. The Supreme Court clarified that judicial officers who had completed seven years of practice as advocates before entering the judicial service are eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges under this Article. Earlier, only practising advocates with seven years of experience were considered eligible, excluding in-service judicial officers. This ruling ensures broader eligibility and promotes fairness in judicial appointments while maintaining the integrity and experience criteria necessary for the position of District Judge.