Three-Year Judicial Practice Mandate:
The Supreme Court reinstated the rule mandating a minimum of three years of legal practice as a prerequisite for applying to the Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts.As per the latest ruling in All India Judges Association v. Union of India, a candidate must now have at least three years of courtroom experience before appearing for judicial service exams.The mandate applies to entry-level judges, reinstating the condition removed in 2002 to broaden access to judicial posts.