The judgment from the High Court of Madhya Pradesh deals with the eligibility criteria for lawyers applying for judicial services. The key points are:
- The case involves a challenge to certain eligibility requirements for judicial service applicants.
- A lawyer with eight years at the Bar had not cleared all exams on the first attempt and lacked proof of minimum court appearances.
- The court held that if a lawyer has practised for more than three years, certain minimum mark requirements don't apply.
- The court questioned the necessity of having six court appearances, as mentioned in an advertisement for eligibility.
- The court directed that applications be considered even without proof of six court appearances, subject to other criteria being met.
- Further actions and decisions are subject to upcoming orders from the court.
MP Judiciary Exam Criteria to be Revised: HC Eases Requirements for 6 Court Appearances
The HC of Madhya Pradesh published this ruling on December 12, 2023. Read the detailed information.