During proceedings before the Supreme Court of India, CJI Surya Kant recalled a judge once asking whether he wished to become a judicial officer and, after hearing “yes,” immediately telling him to “get out” of the chamber during his early legal career.
Odisha Judicial Service Notification 2026 reignited controversy over three-year practice rule, raising concerns of retrospective application and inconsistency. Delays in Supreme Court of India decisions have deepened uncertainty for judicial aspirants nationwide.
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.
