A judge is a person appointed in the court of law to decide cases. Judges hear and decide cases based on evidence and proof. A Judge has to act according to the code of conduct of judges. No judge can act his/her accordingly.
There are some qualifications required for being a judge. A person who has completed his/her bachelor's degree in law can become a judge but he/she has to meet some other qualifications as well.
In Nepal, there are three tiers of court and the qualifications for being a judge of these courts are different according to their hierarchy. Under Part 11 of the Constitution of Nepal, the qualifications for being a judge of different tiers of court are mentioned as below:-
Qualifications for Judge of District Court
- Must be a citizen of Nepal
- Have completed a bachelor's degree in law
- Practiced law or engaged in legal profession for at least eight years
- Not disqualified by any law
- Not a member of any political party
Qualifications for Judge of High Court
- Must be a citizen of Nepal
- Have completed a bachelor's degree in law
- Worked as a judge in district court for at least five years
- Practiced law or engaged in legal profession for at least ten years
- Not disqualified by any law
- Not a member of any political party
Qualifications for Judge of Supreme Court
- Must be a citizen of Nepal
- Have completed a bachelor's degree in law
- Worked as the Chief judge or judge of the High Court for at least five years
- Practiced law or engaged in legal profession for at least fifteen years
- Not disqualified by any law
- Not a member of any political party
Qualifications for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- Must be a citizen of Nepal
- Have completed a bachelor's degree in law
- Worked as a judge of the Supreme Court for at least three years
- Not disqualified by any law
If a person fulfills these qualifications then he/she can apply for these posts for being a judge.
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