A PIL in the Delhi High Court challenges the Centre’s appointment of over 650 advocates as government counsel, alleging many have not cleared the mandatory AIBE. The Court has asked the Centre to clarify the selection criteria before the next hearing on December 11.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that advocates seeking appointment as Additional District and Sessions Judge are not required to have continuous seven years of practice immediately before applying. The decision contrasts with a Delhi High Court ruling. Despite a break in advocacy practice, the appointee was deemed eligible based on cumulative practice.
