Can a Governor of a State make an appointment of a person to be a district judge without consulting the High Court?
No, a Governor of a State cannot make an appointment of a person to be a district judge without consulting the High Court. According to Article 233(1) of the Indian Constitution, appointments of persons to be, and the posting and promotion of, district judges in any State shall be made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State.