Sub-Ordinate Judiciary affected by Inexperience at Bar

The Bar Council of India has moved the Supreme Court pleading for 3-year of Experience at the Bar as a criterion for sitting in the Judicial Services Examinations. The Bar Council of India had made a statement during the press release that they will be filing an application in the Supreme Court seeking a modification of the eligibility for a fresh graduate to apply for the judicial services exam.

“Inexperience at the Bar is one of the primary and major reasons for delays in the disposal of cases in the sub-ordinate judiciary. Trained and experienced judicial officers can comprehend and dispose of matters at a much faster pace, thereby leading to the efficient administration of justice,” the application states.

In All India Judges Association & others v. Union of India, the Supreme Court had done away with the rule of 3 years experience at Bar to apply for the Judicial Services. The BCI has now sought a modification of that order. Presently, fresh law graduates can apply for the Judicial Services Exam without any experience at the Bar.

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