RAMESHWAR DAYAL vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court ruled that the period of practice as an advocate in the Lahore High Court can be counted towards the seven years required for eligibility as a District Judge under Article 233(2) of the Constitution of India. The Court held that respondents 2, 4, and 5 were validly appointed as District Judges since they had more than seven years of standing as advocates, including their practice in the Lahore High Court. Consequently, the appointments were deemed constitutionally valid, affirming the interpretation of the High Courts (Punjab) Order, 1947, and the Bar Councils Act, 1926.