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.
CJI Surya Kant said it is worrying that a large number of law graduates are choosing corporate jobs over court practice. He urged students to gain real courtroom experience and contribute to the Bar and Bench.
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 Karnataka High Court has ruled that law graduates from any state in India can enroll with any State Bar Council under Section 24 of the Advocates Act, 1961, removing restrictions based on where they earned their law degree.
Today, On 24th September, The Delhi High Court struck down the NHAI notification for recruiting lawyers based on CLAT PG scores. The court observed, “A public employment, such a provision hits Article 16,” emphasizing equality in government recruitment processes.
Delhi High Court will hear on September 8 a petition challenging the NHAI notification that makes CLAT-PG scores mandatory for hiring lawyers, with the plea terming the move “arbitrary, irrational” and discriminatory against many qualified legal professionals.
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.
The Supreme Court questions the Bar Council of India on waiving All India Bar Exam fees for poor law graduates. Court criticizes “phenomenally high fees” and seeks answers within two weeks.
The Supreme Court asked BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra to assist in checking compliance with the enrolment fee cap, saying, “We are not inclined to issue notice, but want BCI’s response to examine compliance with para 109.”
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.
