Article 236 of Constitution of India " Interpretation"
In this Chapter-
(a) the expression "district judge" includes judge of a city
civil court, additional district judge, joint district
judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small
cause court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief
presidency magistrate, sessions judge, additional sessions
judge and assistant sessions judge;
(b) the expression "judicial service" means a service consisting exclusively of persons intended to fill the post of district judge and other civil judicial posts inferior to the post of district judge.
Article 237 of Constitution of India "Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates"
The Governor may by public notification direct that the foregoing provisions of this Chapter and any rules made thereunder shall with effect from such date as may be fixed by him in that behalf apply in relation to any class or classes of magistrates in the State as they apply in relation to persons appointed to the judicial service of the State subject to such exceptions and modifications as may be specified in the notification.