The Supreme Court expressed concern that “brilliant candidates” quit lower judiciary due to years of stagnation without promotion. A Constitution Bench is hearing if prior Bar experience can count towards eligibility for district judge posts under Article 233.
Bangladesh has cancelled the judges’ training programme in India, citing a directive from its Supreme Court. The programme was scheduled to begin on February 10 at the National Judicial Academy and State Judicial Academy in Madhya Pradesh. This decision marks a change in judicial training collaboration between the two countries. Further details on the reasons behind the cancellation remain unclear.
