Part VI · The States · Chapter VI — Subordinate Courts
Article 234: Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service
Official text as on 1 May 2024
Text of Article 234
Appointments of persons other than district judges to the judicial service of a State shall be made by the Governor of the State in accordance with rules made by him in that behalf after consultation with the State Public Service Commission and with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State.
Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
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