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We, the undersigned aspirants, law graduates, and concerned citizens, urge the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, the Ministry of Law and Justice, and State High Courts not to reinstate the 3-year legal practice requirement for appearing in the Civil Judge (Junior Division) judicial services exam.

This rule, initially introduced in the 1993 All India Judges Association case, was struck down in 2002 based on the recommendations of the Shetty Commission, which found that:

✅ The 3-year waiting period discouraged bright young talent from entering judicial services.
✅ Many aspirants left the judiciary path due to uncertainty and lack of financial security.
✅ Pre-service training and internships can offer the necessary practical exposure.

Reintroducing this rule today would be regressive and exclusionary. Not every young law graduate has access to established lawyers, mentorship, or financial means to survive 3 years without stable income. Many of us come from first-generation legal backgrounds and depend on early access to judicial jobs for social mobility.

Moreover, the challenge isn’t practice length but quality of training. Instead of closing the door, strengthen judicial training modules post-recruitment as originally suggested.

We demand:

Retain eligibility for fresh law graduates across India to appear for Civil Judge exams.
Invest in rigorous post-recruitment training for newly selected candidates.
Recognize modern legal exposure — moots, internships, and clinical legal education — as legitimate preparatory tools.
The future of India's judiciary should be inclusive, merit-based, and reform-oriented — not exclusionary.

🔴 If implemented, this rule will disqualify lakhs of passionate aspirants, many of whom have devoted years preparing for these exams.

Sign this petition if:

You are an affected aspirant or student
You believe in merit-based, inclusive legal reforms
You support equal opportunity in judicial services
Let the Hon’ble Court and policymakers hear from us before it’s too late.