Executive Summary:
This notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi announces amendments to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970. Published on September 4, 2020, the amendment modifies the schedule of posts within the service, specifically concerning the designation and number of judicial positions. These changes come into effect on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Title:** The rules are called the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Amendment Rules, 2020.
* **Effective Date:** The rules come into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Schedule Substitution:** The schedule specified under Rule 4 of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, is replaced with a new schedule.
**Revised Post Schedule:**
* Principal District and Sessions Judges: 11
* Principal District & Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (PC Act CBI): 01
* District Judge Commercial Courts (Super Time Scale): 22
* Fast Track Courts: 18
* Additional District and Sessions Judges (including Special Courts, Industrial Tribunal, MACTs, Labour Courts): 231
* Deputation and Leave Reserve: 34
* Total: 317
* Time Scale Posts: 171
* Selection Grade Posts: 79 (25% of cadre)
* Super Time Scale Posts: 66
* Principal District and Sessions Judges: 11
* Principal District & Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (PC Act CBI): 01
* District Judge Commercial Court: 22
* 10% of Cadre strength: 32
**Post Redesignation:**
* The posts of District and Sessions Judge and District Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge PC Act CBI are redesignated as Principal District and Sessions Judge and Principal District and Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge PC Act CBI with no extra financial implications.
Impact Analysis:
**High Court of Delhi**
* Impact: The High Court was consulted in making these amendments.
* Action Required: Implement the new schedule and designations within the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
**Judicial Officers within the Delhi Higher Judicial Service**
* Impact: Affects the structure, number, and designation of positions within the service.
* Action Required: Understand the changes to post designations and reporting structures.
**Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (specifically the Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs)**
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and overseeing the amended rules.
* Action Required: Ensure the revised schedule is implemented and reflected in administrative and financial processes.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A union territory and metropolitan region in India, encompassing Delhi.
Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970: The original set of rules governing the judicial services in Delhi, which are being amended by this notification.
Delhi Higher Judicial Service Amendment Rules, 2020: The new rules amending the 1970 rules related to the judicial services in Delhi.
High Court of Delhi: The High Court having jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi, consulted in the amendment of the judicial service rules.
Article 309 of the Constitution: Article of the Indian Constitution that empowers the government to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State.
Sanjay Kumar Aggarwal: Principal Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs, National Capital Territory of Delhi, who issued the notification.
Ministry of Home Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India.
PC Act CBI: Prevention of Corruption Act Central Bureau of Investigation - refers to special judges handling cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act investigated by the CBI.