Special Judge appointment under securities law designates a court to exercise enforcement powers under specified market statutes. The Central Government, under powers in the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, the Securities Contract (Regulation) Act and the Depositories Act, appoints the named presiding judge of a specified civil and sessions court as the Special Judge to serve as the designated court and Special Court for exercising jurisdiction and enforcement functions under those statutes, following recommendation by the High Court Chief Justice.