Supreme Court Mandates 3 Years Legal Practice for Civil Judge Posts
| Date | Event/Highlight | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Supreme Court Mandates Minimum Legal Practice for Civil Judge Recruitment | SC mandates 3 years of legal practice for Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. |
| Judges | Bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai | Delivered the landmark judgment. |
| Background | Waiver of legal practice requirement by High Courts | Review revealed inefficiencies in appointing inexperienced candidates over two decades. |
| Key Directions | All High Courts & State Governments to amend service rules | Mandates 3 years of practice from provisional Bar Council enrollment date. |
| Certification | Proof of practice required: | Certified by Principal Judicial Officer or 10+ years advocate endorsed by judicial officer. |
| Additional Notes | Law clerk experience counted toward 3-year requirement. | Rules apply to future recruitment cycles only. |
| Objectives | Strengthen judiciary with practical exposure and reduce errors from inexperience. | Enhances judicial efficiency and public trust. |