Can Munsiff Become District Judge Through Direct Recruitment? Issue Referred to Constitution Bench: Supreme Court

In a significant constitutional development, the Supreme Court of India on August 12, 2025, referred an important question regarding the appointment of District Judges under Article 233(2) of the Constitution to a Constitution Bench of five judges, thereby revisiting the interpretation earlier given by a three-judge bench in the case of Dheeraj Mor v. Hon’ble High Court of Delhi (2020) 7 SCC 401. Dispute over eligibility from Bar for District…