Indian Polity : High Court & Subordinate Courts

Q 11 / 11

UPSC CSE Prelims 1996

According to the Constitution of India, the term 'district judge' shall not include:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

The term "district judge" is defined inclusively under Article 236 of the Constitution of India. This article specifies various judicial positions that fall within its ambit. A Tribunal judge is not enumerated in this definition. Tribunals are typically established under specific statutes, often possessing specialized jurisdictions, and their judges generally function outside the conventional hierarchy of civil and criminal courts that Article 236 primarily addresses.

Incorrect Options

Article 236 of the Constitution of India provides an inclusive definition for the expression "district judge", which includes:

  • Chief presidency magistrate: This position is explicitly included in the definition of "district judge" as per Article 236(a).
  • Sessions judges: This position is explicitly included in the definition of "district judge" as per Article 236(a).
  • Chief Judge of a small cause court: This position is explicitly included in the definition of "district judge" as per Article 236(a).
SOURCEIndian Polity by M. Laxmikanth, Chapter 31: Subordinate Courts