GS Paper II · Executive & Judiciary
Judicial Appointments Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper II)
From the syllabus: Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions; structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; pressure groups
Why it matters: Aspirants must evaluate the ongoing debate surrounding transparency and institutional primacy in selecting judges for higher courts.
In the news
October 2026
03 Oct 2026
Rules framed for National Tribunals Commission appointmentsThe Union Law Ministry has framed rules to standardise the appointment process for chairpersons and members across 16 tribunals and appellate bodies. Under the new framework, the newly proposed National Tribunals Commission will oversee...
August 2026
22 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Trims Law Practice Requirement for Judicial ServicesThe Supreme Court has revised the mandatory legal practice requirement for candidates appearing for lower judicial service examinations to one year. Successful candidates with one year of practice will undergo one year of intensive...
16 Aug 2026
Proposed Sri Lankan Bill on Judicial Tenure Sparks Debate on IndependenceSri Lanka's parliament is set to table a controversial bill aimed at extending the retirement age of superior court judges. Legal associations and opposition members have expressed concern that executive control over tenure extensions...
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1 of our latest questions on this topic.
Question 1 of 1
Under the revised judicial eligibility guidelines outlined by the Supreme Court, what is the required duration of legal practice before candidates undergo state judicial training and clerkships?
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