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  Supreme Court Advocates for Mandatory Disclosure in Bail Pleas and Shields Judicial Officers from Unwarranted Criticism By- Adv. Abhishek Jat New Delhi, India – In a significant move towards greater transparency and the protection of judicial integrity, the Supreme Court of India, on July 18, 2025, issued a pivotal ruling in the case of Kaushal Singh vs. State of Rajasthan . The Court not only expunged adverse remarks made against a Judicial Officer but also strongly recommended that all High Courts across the nation implement a mandatory rule requiring accused persons to disclose their complete criminal history and prior bail application details when seeking bail. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sanjay Karol, and Justice Sandeep Mehta, while addressing the appeal, emphasized the need for a uniform practice akin to Rule 5 of Chapter 1-A(b) Volume-V of the Punjab & Haryana High Court Rules. This rule currently obligates bail petitioners to declare whether a s...

  Author: Abhishek Jat, Advocate The Supreme Court of India has made a decisive move to reshape how future judges are chosen for the lower judiciary. In a landmark ruling, the Court has mandated that anyone wishing to sit for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) exam must first gain at least three years of hands-on experience in the legal field. This shift signals a renewed emphasis on practical exposure as an essential qualification for those aiming to interpret and apply the law from the bench. This new rule is more than a procedural tweak—it’s a return to a system where real-world familiarity with legal practice is considered indispensable for judicial candidates. The Court’s rationale is clear: firsthand involvement in litigation or working closely with judges as a law clerk equips future judicial officers with a deeper, more realistic understanding of how law operates beyond textbooks. By requiring this period of professional immersion, the judiciary hopes to foster a generation ...

In a transformative judgment delivered on May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of India decisively reinstated the requirement of a minimum of three years’ legal practice for candidates aspiring to enter the lower judiciary as Civil Judges (Junior Division). The Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice A.G. Masih, and Justice K. Vinod Chandran delivered this verdict in the case of All India Judges Association and Others v. Union of India and Others (Writ Petition (C) No. 1022 of 1989). Calculation of the Three-Year Practice Requirement A pivotal clarification in the judgment is that the three-year practice mandate is to be computed from the date of provisional enrollment with a State Bar Council, not from the date of passing the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). This period includes the time spent as a provisionally enrolled advocate, provided the candidate subsequently clears the AIBE and obtains permanent registration. The Court further directed that a certificate at...

By Abhishek Jat, Advocate The Supreme Court of India has revived a significant discussion on the administration of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), following its decision to suo motu proceed with a writ petition originally filed in 2015 by the late Prof. Shamnad Basheer. This move comes amid considerable criticism regarding the conduct of CLAT-UG 2025, with the highest court in the country expressing serious concerns about the quality and reliability of the examination process. Case Details and Bench The matter, registered as Writ Petition (Civil) No. 600 of 2015, is being heard by a bench comprising Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih. The bench is also considering related petitions challenging the results and administration of the CLAT-UG 2025 exam, which was conducted in December 2024. Supreme Court’s Observations During the recent hearings, the Supreme Court voiced its dissatisfaction with the manner in which the CLAT examination has been managed by the Consortium of Nat...

  A Comprehensive Analysis of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Transforming Islamic Endowment Management in India Author: AbhishekJat, Advocate On April 3, 2025, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, signaling one of the most significant overhauls of Islamic endowment management in India since the original Waqf Act of 1995. This legislation introduces far-reaching changes that touch nearly every aspect of waqf administration—from registration and governance to financial oversight and dispute resolution. Let's examine these changes in detail and consider their implications. Fundamental Rebranding and Conceptual Shift The amendment begins with a symbolic but meaningful change, renaming the law from the "Waqf Act" to the "Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act." This shift reflects a conceptual reorientation toward modernization, unification of diverse practices, and a focus on developmental outcomes rather than...