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Who is the highest Judicial Official at the district level for civil and criminal cases? How are the District Judges in a State appointed?
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The District Judge is the highest Judicial Official at the district level for civil and criminal cases.
The District Judge and the Additional District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Judges of High Court of the concerned State.
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