Who will appoint the presiding officer of a Court of Session?
Section 9(2) directs that each Court of Session be presided over by a judge appointed by the High Court. This appointment to preside is distinct from the original…
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Who will appoint the presiding officer of a Court of Session?
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Section 9(2) directs that each Court of Session be presided over by a judge appointed by the High Court. This appointment to preside is distinct from the original appointment, posting or promotion into the judicial service mentioned in the statutory explanation.
Current law: The corresponding rule is BNSS section 8(2), with the distinction preserved in its explanation. BNSS section 531 governs saved pending proceedings.
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