The Supreme Court of India witnessed a split among judges over the mandatory three-year bar-practice requirement for Civil Judge (Junior Division) appointments. While some stressed courtroom experience to counter coaching-centre influence, others warned the rule may exclude talented young law graduates.
The Supreme Court ruled that candidates cannot be denied experience marks for working as outsourced personnel if their duties match those of a sanctioned post. The decision upheld a High Court ruling favoring a respondent’s experience claims, emphasizing equality and relevance in the selection process, irrespective of employment status.
