In India, appointments of persons other than district judges to the judicial service of a State are made by the _________.

The correct answer is Governor of the State

Key Points

• Subordinate Courts
  • The State judiciary consists of a high court and a hierarchy of subordinate courts, also known as lower  courts
  • The subordinate courts are so-called because of their subordination to the state high court.
  • They function below and under the high court at the district and lower level
• Constitutional Provisions
  • Articles 233 to 237 in Part VI of the Constitution make the provisions for the organization of subordinate courts
• Appointment of District Judge
  • The appointment, posting and promotion of district judges in a state are made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High court of the State
• Appointment of other Judges
  • Appointment of persons (other than district judges) to the judicial service of a state is made by the Governor of the State after consultation with the State Public Service Commission and the High court.

 Additional Information 

• Appointment :
  • The governor of a state is appointed by the president of India. The factors based on which the president evaluates the candidates is not mentioned in the Constitution.
• The function of the Governer:
  • The primary function of the governor is to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and the law as incorporated in their oath of office under Article 159 of the Indian constitution.
  •  All the governor's actions, recommendations and supervisory powers (Article 167c, Article 200, Article 213, Article 355, etc.) over the executive and legislative entities of a state shall be used to implement the provisions of the Constitution.
  • Executive powers related to administration, appointments and removals.
  • Legislative powers are related to lawmaking and the state legislature, that is State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) or State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad