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    Three Years Of Practice Must For Civil Judges: Supreme Court Split Over Mandatory Experience Rule For Judicial Service
    Three Years Of Practice Must For Civil Judges: Supreme Court Split Over Mandatory Experience Rule For Judicial Service
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    Three Years Of Practice Must For Civil Judges: Supreme Court Split Over Mandatory Experience Rule For Judicial Service

    The Supreme Court of India witnessed a split among judges over the mandatory three-year bar-practice requirement for Civil Judge (Junior Division) appointments. While some stressed courtroom experience to counter coaching-centre influence, others warned the rule may exclude talented young law graduates.

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    Ex-Servicemen Using Age Relaxation Not Eligible for Unreserved Seats on Merit: Delhi High Court
    Ex-Servicemen Using Age Relaxation Not Eligible for Unreserved Seats on Merit: Delhi High Court
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    Ex-Servicemen Using Age Relaxation Not Eligible for Unreserved Seats on Merit: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court held that ex-servicemen who use age relaxation to qualify for recruitment cannot claim unreserved vacancies on merit. It added that candidates taking category concessions cannot simultaneously seek unreserved consideration during shortlisting or selection process.

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    Nepotism, Self-Aggrandizement Anathema to Democratic System: Supreme Court Cancels Deluxe Flat Allotments to Haryana Officials
    Nepotism, Self-Aggrandizement Anathema to Democratic System: Supreme Court Cancels Deluxe Flat Allotments to Haryana Officials
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    Nepotism, Self-Aggrandizement Anathema to Democratic System: Supreme Court Cancels Deluxe Flat Allotments to Haryana Officials

    Today, On 18th February, The Supreme Court of India cancelled the allotment of two deluxe flats in Haryana to a governing body member and his subordinate, stressing that such acts reflect nepotism and self-aggrandizement, which are anathema to the values of a democratic system.

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    BREAKING| 7-Year Bar Practice Qualifies Judicial Officers for District Judge Posts: Supreme Court’s Big Ruling
    BREAKING| 7-Year Bar Practice Qualifies Judicial Officers for District Judge Posts: Supreme Court’s Big Ruling
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    BREAKING| 7-Year Bar Practice Qualifies Judicial Officers for District Judge Posts: Supreme Court’s Big Ruling

    Today, On 9th October, Supreme Court rules that judicial officers who have completed 7 years of practice at the Bar before joining service are now eligible for appointment as District Judges. Minimum age for application set at 35 years.

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    Can Judicial Officer with 7+ Years at Bar Eligible for District Judge Post ?: Supreme Court Debates
    Can Judicial Officer with 7+ Years at Bar Eligible for District Judge Post ?: Supreme Court Debates
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    Can Judicial Officer with 7+ Years at Bar Eligible for District Judge Post ?: Supreme Court Debates

    Today, On 23rd September, Supreme Court debates whether judicial officers with seven or more years of experience under the Bar vacancies, can be eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges. The hearing focused on interpretation of Article 233 and past legal precedents.

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    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing
    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing
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    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing

    Today, On 23rd September, A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has commenced hearing on the eligibility of judicial officers for appointment as district judges under Bar vacancies, addressing a crucial legal question with wide implications for judicial recruitment.

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    When Vacancies Were First Notified, Enrollment Wasn’t Required: Supreme Court Allows Prosecutors & Govt Advocates in Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Exam Without Bar Enrollment
    When Vacancies Were First Notified, Enrollment Wasn’t Required: Supreme Court Allows Prosecutors & Govt Advocates in Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Exam Without Bar Enrollment
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    When Vacancies Were First Notified, Enrollment Wasn’t Required: Supreme Court Allows Prosecutors & Govt Advocates in Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Exam Without Bar Enrollment

    Today, On 19th September, The Supreme Court, allowing Chhattisgarh Judicial Service candidates to sit for the exam without Bar Council enrollment, said, “When vacancies were first notified, enrollment wasn’t required.” The decision gives interim relief ahead of the preliminary exam this Sunday.

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    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing
    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing
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    BREAKING | Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy : Supreme Court to Hear Case On September 23

    Today, On 12th September, The Supreme Court Constitution Bench agreed that it will hear on September 23 on whether a judicial officer with more than seven years’ bar experience before joining service can be considered eligible for appointment as a district judge in bar quota vacancies.

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    Breaking: ‘This Will Open Pandora’s Box’: SC Refuses to Let Judges Take Fresh Judicial Exams, Upholds 3-Year Law Practice Rule
    Breaking: ‘This Will Open Pandora’s Box’: SC Refuses to Let Judges Take Fresh Judicial Exams, Upholds 3-Year Law Practice Rule
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    Breaking: ‘This Will Open Pandora’s Box’: Supreme Court Refuses to Let Judges Take Fresh Judicial Exams, Upholds 3-Year Law Practice Rule

    The Supreme Court refused to modify its verdict, keeping the three-year law practice requirement for eligibility in judicial services exams. Serving judges cannot use their experience to appear for fresh exams in other states.

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    Women Army Officers vs Discrimination: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Denial of Permanent Commission
    Women Army Officers vs Discrimination: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Denial of Permanent Commission
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    Women Army Officers vs Discrimination: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Denial of Permanent Commission

    Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court started hearing petitions by women Army officers from the Short Service Commission, alleging discrimination in denial of permanent commission. Similar petitions from the Navy and Air Force will be heard next.

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