Over 200 Kerala lawyers have opposed the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing judicial officers with seven years’ combined experience to be appointed as District Judges under the Bar quota. They claim the decision weakens the Bar’s exclusive constitutional right under Article 233(2).
The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding an appeal challenging the limited reservation benefits for individuals with disabilities, applicable only during direct recruitment. The Delhi High Court previously ruled in favor of broader promotion benefits, but this decision is now under review. Key observations by Justice Surya Kant emphasize the importance of seniority for specially-abled candidates.
