Before You Judge You Must Plead: Supreme Court’s Recent Judgement On Judicial Entry
- IJLLR Journal
- Jun 5
- 1 min read
Ms. G. Shravya, NMIMS Indore
Ms. Riya Goyal, NMIMS Indore
ABSTRACT
This article critically examines the Supreme Court of India’s recent mandate requiring a minimum of three years' courtroom experience for candidates aspiring to become Civil Judges (Junior Division). While the judgment aims to enhance judicial competence by grounding judges in real-world litigation, it raises important questions about access, equity, and representation. The decision, though well-intentioned, risks sidelining deserving candidates, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, rural areas, and non- litigation legal careers—and may disproportionately impact women entering the profession. Arguing that judicial reform should not come at the cost of inclusivity, this article advocates for alternative pathways such as structured training, mentorship, and equitable exposure to legal practice. A judiciary that is both competent and representative, the article concludes, can only be built through inclusive, not exclusionary, reform.
