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In the administrative framework of Chhattisgarh judiciary, what is the role and constitutional basis of the District and Sessions Judge appointed under Article 233?
A. The principal civil court of original jurisdiction in a district, exercising both civil and criminal judicial powers while supervising subordinate judicial magistrates.✓ Correct Answer
B. An administrative officer appointed directly by the state revenue board without judicial adjudicatory duties.
C. A tribunal member dealing exclusively with corporate tax disputes under central enactments.
D. An appellate officer appointed by the legislative assembly to review executive policy implementation.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 233 governs the appointment of district judges, who head the judicial administration of a district in the state, serving as sessions judges for criminal cases and district judges for civil matters. They exercise administrative supervision over all subordinate courts in their respective divisions. District judges form the backbone of the state trial judiciary.
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