No empirical evidence was presented to the court about the ‘lower quality’ of fresh graduates (para 57), and neither was the number of fresh graduates who qualified for judicial services ...

On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court restored the requirement of a minimum of three years of legal practice for candidates ...

The SC had in 2002 removed the criteria for a three-year practice at the Bar before appearing for judicial services exams.

In 2008, the three-year practice was waived for those aspiring to work for the judiciary. The Supreme Court mandated that a minimum practice of three years as an advocate is necessary for a ...