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Supreme Court’s Three-Year Litigation Mandate for Judiciary Exams Sparks Outrage Amongst Aspirants and Coaching Institutes

Anger has been stoked among law graduates and coaching institutes as a result of the new rule imposed by the Supreme Court, which stipulates that prospective judges must spend three years working in litigation before taking the tests for the court. Many people are confronted with lengthy preparation periods, high coaching fees, and restricted job possibilities in the legal field that go beyond low-paying litigation employment.

byLegal Maestros
CRIMINAL LAW

Should Advocates Convicted of Contempt Be Allowed to Practice?

The issue of whether advocates convicted for contempt can be denied practice raises ethical and legal issues. Contempt of court erodes judicial authority, and the advocates, being officers of the court, are expected to maintain high standards of integrity. In India, the Advocates Act, 1961, authorizes Bar Councils to discipline advocates for misconduct, including convictions for contempt. Exclusion from practice could disproportionately punish reformable offenders, affecting their livelihood. Courts regularly weigh public confidence in the system against rehabilitation potential on a case-by-case basis. This tension is a reflection of professional privilege versus accountability tensions.

byLegal Maestros