Question

Consider the following statements.

1. The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Sessions Judge.

2. The District Judges are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Courts.

3. A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years' standing or more, or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the State.

4. When the Sessions Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2,3, and 4
• C. 3 and 4
• D. 1,2,3 and 4

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

1,2,3 and 4

1. Above the district court, there is High Court of the state. The District Court has the power to pass death sentence subject to confirmation from the High Court.

2. The District Judges and the judges to the High Courts are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Courts.

4. Above the district court, there is High Court of the state. The District Court has the power to pass death sentence subject to confirmation from the High Court.