National desk:
Supreme Court on Tuesday (May 20) restored the condition that a minimum practice of three years as an advocate is necessary for a candidate to apply for entry-level posts in judicial service.
The period of practice could be reckoned from the date of provisional enrollment. The said condition will, however, not apply to recruitment process already initiated by the High Courts before today. In other words, this condition will apply only to future recruitments.
"All High Courts and State Governments shall amend the service rules to the effect that candidates desirous of appearing in Civil Judge (Junior Division) must have a practice of a minimum period of 3 years to be eligible for said examination," the Court ordered.
"The said requirement of minimum years of practice shall not be applicable where the concerned High Court has already initiated the selection process for the post of civil judge and shall be applicable for next recruitment process," the Court added.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice AG Masih and Justice K Vinod Chandran pronounced the verdict in the All India Judges Association case. The judgment also issued directions regarding the promotion quota for Limited Departmental Competitive Exam.
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