Consider the following statements:

1. The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Sessions Judge.
2. The District Judges are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court.
3. A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years’ standing or more, or an officer in judicial service of the Union or the State.
4. When the Sessions Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. 3 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

All statements are correct

• District Judge is the highest authority and acts as a Sessions Judge in criminal cases. Appointment is by the Governor in consultation with the High Court. Eligibility requires 7 years’ standing as an advocate/pleader or judicial service officer. A death sentence imposed by a Sessions Judge requires confirmation by the High Court.

Answer: d) 1, 2, 3 and 4