Supreme Court makes three years of legal practice mandatory to join judiciary as civil judge

By our Special Correspondent

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that candidates aspiring to become Civil Judge (Junior Division) must have a minimum of three years of experience as practising lawyers. The verdict was delivered by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, along with Justices AG Masih and K Vinod Chandran.

The apex court observed that the direct appointment of fresh law graduates into the judiciary has created several challenges on the ground, particularly due to their lack of practical exposure. To address these concerns, the court emphasised that a foundational period of legal practice is essential before one steps into the judicial role.