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New Delhi, May 20: In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that candidates must have a minimum of three years of legal practice as advocates before being eligible to apply for judicial services.
The judgment was pronounced by a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justices AG Masih and K Vinod Chandran.
“All the High Courts and the State Governments in the country shall amend the relevant service rules to the effect that candidates desirous of appearing in the examination for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) must have practiced for a minimum period of 3 years to be eligible for the said examination,” the Court ordered.
It said that such amendments to the rules must be carried out by High Courts within three months, and that these amendments must then be approved by the State governments within a further period of three months.
The ruling came as the apex court interpreted service rules and constitutional provisions related to the recruitment of judges in lower courts. The court emphasised that practical experience in law is essential for ensuring that future judges are well-equipped to handle complex legal matters and uphold justice effectively.
The decision is expected to bring clarity to recruitment processes in several states and is likely to impact candidates currently preparing for judicial service exams. Legal experts have welcomed the ruling, calling it a step toward enhancing the quality and credibility of the judiciary.
