The supreme court has taken a big decision in the matter related to the appointment of judges to the vacant posts in many High Courts of the country. Recently, in the meeting of the Collegium chaired by the Chief Justice, the recommendation for appointment of judges in the high court has been approved. With this approval, the way for appointment to the vacant posts of judges in many High Courts has also been cleared. Let us tell you, after the approval of the supreme court, three judges will be appointed in delhi high court, 10 in Punjab-Haryana high court, besides many High Courts including Telangana, madhya pradesh and Rajasthan.
On the pretext of this decision of the supreme court, let us know what is the rule for making lawyers judges in the country? How much time does it take for a lawyer to become a judge? Let us know the answers to these important questions...
How can one become a judge?
There are two ways to become a judge in a court in India. The first is that after completing the study of law, the degree holder has to practice as a lawyer for at least three years. After three years of advocacy, the degree holder becomes eligible to appear for the Judicial service Examination. After passing this examination, one is appointed as district Judicial Magistrate. After at least three years of experience, a person becomes eligible to become a district Judge. As experience increases, one can also apply for a judge in the high court and supreme Court. However, here the appointment is done through the Collegium.
How long does it take for a lawyer to become a judge?
The appointment of Chief Justices and Judges in the High Courts of different states is done under Article 217 (1) of the Constitution. According to this, only a person who is a citizen of india and has practised as an advocate in the high court for at least 10 years will be eligible for appointment as a judge. However, his appointment is also done under the Collegium system. At the same time, to become a judge of the supreme court, one should have experience of working as a judge in the high court for at least five years, apart from this, a lawyer who has practised in the high court for 10 years also becomes eligible for this.
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