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Under Article 233 of the Indian Constitution, how are District Judges in the State of Kerala appointed?
A. By the President of India in consultation with the Prime Minister
B. By the Governor of Kerala in consultation with the High Court of Kerala✓ Correct Answer
C. Directly through a general public election held across districts
D. By the Chief Minister of Kerala without judicial consultation
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 233 mandates that the appointment, posting, and promotion of district judges in any state must be executed by the governor in consultation with the high court exercising jurisdiction over that state. Executive bodies cannot bypass judicial consultation when appointing judicial officers. Safeguarding judicial independence is a foundational tenet of constitutional law.
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