Civil Judge Recruitment

The Supreme Court has cut its 2025 three-year Bar practice rule for Civil Judge recruitment to one year plus paid training, and the judge who wrote the original rule dissents.

In May 2025, the Supreme Court reinstated a three-year practice requirement for civil judge eligibility—reversing a 2002 reform that allowed fresh graduates direct entry. While the Court emphasized courtroom experience, critics warn this ruling could sideline women, first-gen lawyers, and marginalized aspirants, raising hard questions about inclusion and equity in India's judiciary.