Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Governor of the State in consultation with the High court
Explanation:
• According to Article 233 of the Indian Constitution, the appointment, posting, and promotion of District Judges in any State is made by the Governor of the State.
• The Governor must exercise this power in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State.
• For a person to be eligible, they must have been an advocate or a pleader for at least seven years and must be recommended by the High Court for appointment.
Information Booster:
• The "District Judge" includes judges of a city civil court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small cause court, chief presidency magistrate, and others.
• This ensures the independence of the judiciary at the district level by involving the High Court in the selection process.
Additional Knowledge:
(b) President in consultation with...: .
• The President appoints judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts (under Articles 124 and 217), not District Judges.
(c) President in consultation with Collegium: .
• The Collegium system applies to the higher judiciary (SC/HC), whereas District Judiciary falls under the Governor and State High Court.
(d) Chief justice of the High court...: .
• While the High Court is consulted, the formal appointing authority is the Governor.