What is the significance of the Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 1966?
The significance of the Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 1966, is that it clarifies and validates certain appointments, postings, promotions, or transfers of district judges made before its commencement. These actions, which were not in accordance with Article 233 or Article 235 of the Constitution, are deemed to be legal and valid by the Act, as long as they were completed before its commencement. The Act also addresses the jurisdiction exercised, judgments passed, and other acts taken before the Act's commencement by individuals appointed as district judges in a similar manner.