Can a distinguished jurist, who neither remained an Advocate nor a Judicial Officer, be appointed as a Judge of Allahabad High Court:
A. No
B. Yes, if the collegium of Judges of Allahabad High Court recommends for that
C. Yes, by the President of India after consultation with Chief Justice of India
D. Yes, if the collegium of Supreme Court Judges recommends for that
Answer: Option A
This Question Belongs to Law >> Constitution Of India
No, a distinguished jurist who has not been an advocate or judicial officer cannot be appointed as a High Court judge. To be eligible for appointment as a High Court judge, a person must meet one of the following criteria:
Be a citizen of India
Have at least 10 years of experience as an advocate of a High Court of India
Have at least 10 years of experience as a judicial officer in the territory of India
However same can not be said with respect to JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT.
Because a distinguished jurist who has not served as a judicial officer or advocate can be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India, if the President of India so decides.
To be appointed as a Supreme Court judge, a person must meet one of the following qualifications:
Be a citizen of India
Have served as a High Court judge for at least five years
Have served as a High Court advocate for at least ten years
Be considered a distinguished jurist by the President