Additional Judge of Rajasthan
Full Form of AJR
What is AJR?
An Additional Judge of Rajasthan (AJR) is a temporary judicial officer appointed to the Rajasthan High Court to manage case backlogs or fill vacancies until a permanent judge is appointed. In India, the President appoints additional judges under Article 224 of the Constitution, typically for a period of two years. The role is crucial for ensuring the timely disposal of cases in one of India's busiest high courts. AJRs are usually chosen from among district judges or advocates with significant legal experience. The designation is used during the tenure of the appointment, after which the judge may be confirmed as a permanent judge or rotated to another assignment. For law students and aspirants of the Rajasthan Judicial Services, understanding the AJR system is important as it reflects the judiciary's flexibility in managing judicial resources. This process is not unique to Rajasthan but is a common feature across Indian high courts. The AJR role carries the same powers and responsibilities as a permanent judge, including hearing civil and criminal appeals, writ petitions, and constitutional matters. Knowledge of this appointment mechanism is relevant for competitive exams like the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) judicial exams and the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET).
AJR का फुल फॉर्म
राजस्थान के अतिरिक्त न्यायाधीश
Example
Justice Meena was appointed as an AJR in the Rajasthan High Court to clear the pending criminal appeals.