HIGH
COURT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR AT SRINAGAR
NOTIFICATION
No:
294 Date: 23.07.2015
1.
Applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-A) are invited from the
eligible Advocates for the posts in the cadre of District Judges in the grade
of Rs.51550-1230-58930-1380-63070 by direct recruitment, in accordance with the
provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service Rules, 2009
(Notification, SRO 339 dated the 27th of October, 2009 read with SRO 356 dated
02.12.2011 and SRO 176 dated 16.06.2015). The candidates are advised to go
through these rules before applying for the said posts.
2.
Number and break-up of posts category-wise:
The
total number of posts are four and these are reserved for the candidates
belonging to the scheduled castes,
residents of backward area and scheduled tribes, as per detail given below:-
RBA -2
SC-1
ST - 1
Total -4
Note:-
a)
The number of posts may increase/decrease depending upon the number of
vacancies at the time of final selection;
b)
Any wrong or incorrect information furnished by the candidate shall lead to the
rejection of his/her candidature at any stage.
3.
Eligibility:-
In
order to be eligible for appointment by direct recruitment to the cadre of the
service the incumbent:
a)
must possess a degree in Law from a recognized University established by Law in
India and recognized as such by the Bar Council of India;
b)
must be a practicing Advocate in Courts of civil and criminal jurisdiction and
must have been in actual practice for a period of not less than seven years as
on the last date of the receipt of application and in this regard the candidate
must submit an experience certificate issued by the concerned Principal
District and Sessions Judge/Registrar Judicial of the concerned High Court Wing
in the format annexed as Annexure-B;
c)
must have attained the age of 35 years and not above the age of 45 years
(relaxable in case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes, scheduled
tribes or Other Backward Classes by two years) as on the date of receipt of the
application.
d)
must be proficient in reading and writing Urdu.
4.
Competitive examination for direct recruitment:-
i)
The competitive examination for appointment of District Judges by direct
recruitment shall consist of:
a)
A written examination comprising of two papers of two hours duration each. Each
paper shall carry 80 marks.
The
syllabus for these papers as prescribed by the High Court is attached as
Annexure-C and
b)
Viva-voce examination shall carry 40 marks.
ii)
Only the candidates who obtain 60% or more marks in the written examination
shall be called for viva-voce test in the ratio of three candidates for one available
vacancy.
Provided
that scheduled castes/scheduled Tribes candidates who obtain 50% or more marks
in the written examination shall be eligible for viva-voce examination.
iii)
The candidate has to obtain 60% marks out of 40 marks earmarked for viva-voce
provided that in case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe, the candidate has
to obtain 50% marks out of 40 marks reserved for viva-voce; and
iv)
After the candidate makes the grade in written examination and viva-voce,
selection shall be made on the cumulative grade value obtained in the written
examination and viva-voce.
5.
Disqualification for appointment:-
No
person shall be eligible for appointment to the service:
a)
unless he/she is a permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir State and a Citizen
of India;
b)
if he/she is dismissed from service by the Central Government, any State
Government, Union Government Territory, High Court or any statutory or local
authority;
c)
if he/she has been convicted of an offence or has been debarred or disqualified
by any High Court or Public Service Commission or by any recruiting or
examination conducting authority from appearing in examinations or selections;
d)
if he/she directly or indirectly influences the recruiting authority by any
means for his candidature;
e)
if he is a man and has more than one wife living, unless permissible under any
law for the time being in force; and if she is a woman and has married a man
already having another wife.
6.
Form of Application:-
The
Application Form duly filled in by the Advocate, in his/her own hand,
accompanied by two duly attested recent passport size photographs (one to be
affixed at the space in the format), attested copies of the academic/ professional
qualification certificates, matriculation certificate, state subject
certificate and demand draft of Rs.
700/- in the name of Registrar General, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir
drawn on any Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank and payable at Srinagar, may be
personally delivered by the candidate(s), from Jammu Division, in the office of
Registrar (Judicial) at High Court, Jammu, and those from Kashmir Division in
the office of Registrar (Judicial) at High Court, Srinagar and those from Leh
and Kargil Districts in the office of Principal District and Sessions Judge,
Leh, during scheduled office hours on or before the 11th August, 2015.
Candidates
belonging to these categories must indicate the particular category in the
relevant column of the Application and attach an attested copy of the
certificate, issued by the competent authority in that behalf.
Note:-
a)
The date of test shall be notified through print media and separate call
letters will not be mailed to the candidate(s).
b)
No TA/DA shall be paid for the test/interview.
c)
Incomplete Application(s)/Application(s) received after the last date or
received by any other mode than specified above, shall not be entertained.
Sd/-
DIP/K-5513
(Kaneez Fatima)
Dated: 23-07-2015
Registrar General
FORM OF APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POST OF DISTRICT JUDGE
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APPLICATION FORM FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POST OF DISTRICT JUDGE
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SYLLABUS
FOR EXAMINATION
UNDER
RULE 8 (i)(a)
JAMMU
AND KASHMIR HIGHER JUDICIAL SERVICE RULES, 2009
•
There shall be two papers carrying 80 marks each.
•
The duration of each paper will be of two hours.
•
Each paper shall comprise of three parts carrying equal number of questions.
•
The candidates shall have to attempt nine questions in each paper, three from
each part.
PAPER
I
Part
1
(a)
Essay- Precise writing
(b)
Constitution of India and Jammu and Kashmir.
(c)
Legal Maxims.
(d)
Translation of passage in Urdu to English.
Part
II
(a)
Judgment Writing on Civil Original & Civil Appellate side.
(b)
Laws relating to Partnerships, Contracts and Arbitration. Jammu and Kashmir
Transfer of Property Act 1977 (1920 A.D.), Jammu and Kashmir Houses and Shops
Rent Control Act 1966, Jammu and Kashmir
Agrarian
Reforms Act 1976, Jammu and Kashmir Evacuees (Administration of Property) Act
2006, Jammu and Kashmir Alienation of Land Act 1996 (1938 A. D.) and Jammu and
Kashmir Specific Relief Act 1977 (1920 A.D).
(c)
Law relating to Compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
(d)
Laws relating to Marriages, Divorce and Succession governing Hindus, Muslims,
Christians and Budhists in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Part
III
1.
(a) Jammu and Kashmir Code of Civil Procedure.
(b)
Laws relating to acquisition and requisition of immovable property in the State
of Jammu and Kashmir.
(c)
Laws relating to Guardianship, Succession Certificate, Probate and Letters of
Administration in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
(d)
Laws relating to Eviction of unauthorized occupants from public premises under
the Acts in force in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
PAPER
II
Part
I
(a)
Jammu and Kashmir Code of Criminal Procedure
(b)
Ranbir Penal Code
(c)
Jammu and Kashmir Probation of Offenders Act 1966, Jammu and Kashmir Juvenile
Justice (Care and
Protection
of Children) Act, 2013.
Part
11
(a)
Judgment Writing on Criminal Original and Criminal Appellate side.
(b)
Jammu and Kashmir Evidence Act (Svt), 1977.
(e)
Penal Laws in force in the Stale relating to Arms, Enemies and Terrorist
related activities.
Part
111
(a)
Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations.
(b)
Financial Code
(c)
Medical Jurisprudence
(d)
Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Corruption Act, 2006 and Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Act.
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