The Supreme Court has allowed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to conduct interviews and declare results for the 2022 Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam after learning that 77 candidates cleared the main examination.
Punjab: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday (18th March) rejected a petition that challenged the requirement of minimum marks for selecting judges for the district judiciary. The petitioner had argued that there should be no mandatory minimum marks for judicial selections. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel ruled that setting a minimum marks requirement is necessary to maintain the quality of the judiciary.
The All India Judicial Service (AIJS) proposal faces stagnation on November 29 due to disagreement among key stakeholders, according to Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Despite prior discussions and a 2012 framework approval, the lack of consensus persists, exacerbated by numerous vacancies across the judiciary and rising criminal case pendency nationwide.
The Supreme Court ruled that eligibility criteria for government recruitment cannot be changed mid-process or after it begins, reaffirming the K Manjusree v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2008) decision. This ensures adherence to constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination in public employment while maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process.
The Supreme Court upheld the 70% LLB eligibility requirement for Madhya Pradesh judicial services, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards within the judiciary. The decision aims to ensure the competence and quality of judicial officers, aligning with the broader perspective of elevating judicial standards across the country.
Today (4th April): The Bombay High Court dismissed Maharashtra government’s plea for extension in addressing Major Anuj Sood’s widow’s compensation case, criticizing the slow response and emphasizing the widow’s entitlement to relief and allowance as per state policy. The court’s directive precedes the election code of conduct and urged the government to act promptly.