The Supreme Court expressed concern that “brilliant candidates” quit lower judiciary due to years of stagnation without promotion. A Constitution Bench is hearing if prior Bar experience can count towards eligibility for district judge posts under Article 233.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the seniority of Civil Judges should be based on their appointment date rather than selection. This judgment arose from a case regarding Civil Judges in Chhattisgarh, confirming that delays in appointments should not disadvantage candidates, thereby clarifying seniority rules within the judiciary.
Today, On 4th March, The Supreme Court issued a stay on the recruitment of judges in Gujarat. The Court questioned why the hiring process was rushed while a case about eligibility is still being reviewed by a three-judge Bench. This decision means the recruitment will remain paused until the matter is resolved. The ruling could impact the selection process for judges in the state.
Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant reshuffle in its judiciary, with 114 judges transferred across various districts. This large-scale movement aims to streamline judicial processes and ensure effective administration of justice. The transfers include several district judges and senior judicial officers, impacting key courts in the state. Such reshuffles are part of regular efforts to maintain transparency and efficiency in the judiciary.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court reinstated four female judicial officers following directives from the Supreme Court. They were dismissed for allegedly unsatisfactory performance, which led to the Supreme Court’s intervention. The officers will be placed at the bottom of their batch with a probationary period of one year. The Supreme Court commended the decision and closed the case.
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.