article 116 of the constitution

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Lower Court: Govt finalises disciplinary rules for judges

The law ministry has finalised the disciplinary rules for lower court judges in line with article 116 of the constitution, which allows the president to control their postings, promotions and leaves in consultation with the Supreme Court.
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM