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Generally, high level judges were Barristers of England or Ireland, or Scottish Advocates employed directly by the Indian Government. They were not Civil Servants, or members of the East India Company.

*Before 1862 Judges served the Supreme Courts in India

*After 1862 they served the High Courts in India. Occationally, Pleaders of the Indian High Courts were recuited to serve in the (mainstream) High Courts.

== District Courts==

Mostly Judges were recuited from the [[Indian Civil Service]], promoted from the role of Magistrate. From the late 19th century LLB (legal degrees) were encouraged.

Lower tier Judges worked in the Indian Courts.

==Role==

* To listen to appeals from subordinate judges

* Conduct criminal trials

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