Q. 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? (UPSC Prelims 2004)
Answer: 1, 2, 3, and 4
Notes: All four statements are correct. Article 233-235 of the Constitution substantiate these: the District and Sessions Judge is the highest criminal court in a district, appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court; eligibility includes being an advocate of at least seven years or a judicial service officer; and death sentences require High Court confirmation.