Justice Rajesh Bindal said mandating prior legal practice before joining as munsiff or magistrate helps young judges understand courtroom operations and litigants’ realities. At his farewell by Supreme Court Bar Association, he reflected on evolving recruitment and training.
Submissions before the Supreme Court of India show diverse views on the three-year practice rule. Many universities and legal experts argue it fails to improve judicial competence and instead blocks talented graduates from entering the judiciary, strengthening calls for reconsideration or abolition.
