The Supreme Court has agreed to hear in open court the review petitions challenging its rule mandating three years of legal practice for entry into judicial service. The matter will now be argued orally before the Bench, with notice issued returnable on February 26.
The UP PCS-J recruitment process faced controversy as the UPPSC admitted to swapping 50 answer sheets in the Civil Judge exam, raising integrity concerns. The UPPSC suspended officials responsible, allowed candidates to view their answer sheets, and committed to preventing future errors. The Allahabad High Court demanded a plan for correcting erroneous results.
