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Date: 06-Apr-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification pertains to the amendment of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970. These amendments are titled the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (Amendment) Rules, 2023.
  • The key focus of the amendment is to revise the rules governing the recruitment process for District Judge positions at the entry level within the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.

Key Changes

  • The notification amends Rule 7 of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, which deals with regular recruitment to the posts of District Judge at the entry level.
  • The amended rule specifies the following distribution for recruitment:
  • 65 percent by promotion from Civil Judges (Senior Division) with a minimum of 10 years of service in the Delhi Judicial Service, based on merit-cum-seniority.
  • 10 percent by promotion based on merit through a limited competitive examination of Civil Judges with 7 years of qualifying service [5 years as Civil Judge (Junior Division) and 2 years as Civil Judge (Senior Division)] or 10 years qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division).
  • 25 percent by direct recruitment from eligible persons based on a written and viva voce test conducted by the High Court, as per rule 7C.
  • The notification clarifies that any period served as Civil Judge (Senior Division) will be counted towards the 10 years of qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) for the purpose of Clause (b).
  • It also states that vacancies in the 10 percent category (limited competitive examination) will be filled by promotion from Civil Judges (Senior Division) based on merit-cum-seniority if eligible candidates are unavailable or fail to qualify the examination.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Civil Judges

  • The clarification regarding the counting of Senior Division service towards Junior Division qualifying service benefits judges who have served in both capacities.

Impact on Legal Professionals (Direct Recruitment)

  • This provides an opportunity for experienced lawyers and other qualified individuals to enter the higher judicial service.

Impact on Delhi High Court

  • The High Court's consultation is required for amending the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules.

Suggested Action Items

  • Legal professionals interested in direct recruitment should familiarize themselves with the eligibility criteria and prepare for the selection process.

Key Entities Referenced

Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970: The primary set of rules governing the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, which is being amended by this notification. Delhi Higher Judicial Service (Amendment) Rules, 2023: The specific amendments to the 1970 rules introduced by this notification. High Court of Delhi: The High Court of Delhi is consulted in the amendment of the rules and conducts the recruitment process for direct recruits. Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The final authority approving the amendments to the rules. Article 309 of the Constitution: Article of the Constitution that empowers the Lieutenant Governor to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State. Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No.F.1/2/70/DH(S), dated the 29th May, 1970 as amended by Notification No.F.1/2/70-DH(S), dated the 25th July, 1970: Enabling notifications from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, providing the basis for the Lieutenant Governor's powers.
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No. 1/43/2022-Judl./Suptlaw/643-649.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affair’s Notification No.F.1/2/70/DH(S), dated the 29th May, 1970 as amended by Notification No.F.1/2/70-DH(S), dated the 25th July, 1970 and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Lieutenant Governor of National Captial Territory of Delhi in consultation with the High Court of Delhi is pleased to make the following rules further to amend the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, namely: - 1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Delhi Higher Judicial Service (Amendment) Rules, 2023. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Rule 7 of DHJS Rules, 1970 be amended as under:- “7. Regular recruitment: - (1) Recruitment to the posts in the cadre of District Judge at Entry Level shall be as under:- (a) 65 percent by promotion from amongst the Civil Judges (Senior Division), having a minimum ten years service in the cadre of Delhi Judicial Service, on the basis of principle of merit-cum-seniority; (b) 10 percent by promotion strictly on the basis of merit through limited competitive examination of Civil Judges who have qualifying service of 7 years [5 years as Civil Judge (Junior Division) and 2 years as Civil Judge (Senior Division)] or 10 years qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division); and[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3 (c) 25 percent of the posts shall be filled by direct recruitment from amongst the persons eligible as per rule 7C on the basis of the written and viva voce test, conducted by the High Court. Explanation – Any period for which a candidate has served in Civil Judge (Senior Division) Shall also be counted for the purpose of computing 10 years qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) in Clause (b). (2) The Posts will go to the above three categories, within the quota prescribed under this rule, in the order as given in the roster appended to these rules. Provided that the posts of category (b) remaining vacant on account of non-availability of eligible candidates or candidates having not been able to qualify the examination as provided under rule 7B, shall be filled up in accordance with sub-rule 1(a)”. By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi, BHARAT PARASHAR, Principal Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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