Today, On 13th March, The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the mandatory three-year practice rule, with the CJI stressing that the condition must remain while its implementation needs refinement. He also questioned passive practice and suggested free legal aid work as experience.
Today, On 26th February, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the three-year practice requirement for entry-level judicial service, especially its impact on women aspirants. The Chief Justice said, “No doubt practice is important, but we also have to see the impact on young talent.”
The Allahabad High Court criticised CJM for taking cognizance of a theft chargesheet after the limitation period and then defending it by saying such scrutiny is not usually done in Uttar Pradesh, calling her approach “taking her judicial service very lightly.”
The Kerala High Court held a full court reference to honour retiring Chief Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, concluding his three-decade judicial career and tenure as the Court’s 39th Chief Justice. In his farewell, Justice Jamdar recalled his Kerala experience as professionally fulfilling and personally enriching.
Today, On 4th November, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on framing uniform, nationwide seniority rules for higher judicial services to address disparities in career progression among judges across India, after hearing extensive arguments on reservation, promotion policies, and the ROTA system.
Today, On 29th October, During the All India Judges Association Case hearing, The Supreme Court clarified that it has no intention of curbing the discretion of High Courts in recommending names for appointments but questioned why each High Court is following a different policy in the process.
Today, On 14th October the Supreme Court decided that it will hear Judicial Promotions Case on October 28–29, with CJI Seeking Data from All High Courts: “How Many Appointed Through Direct Recruitment and Judicial Service?” to Examine Seniority and Promotion Patterns in the Judiciary.
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.
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.
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.
