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**Report on the Delhi Judicial Service Amendment Rules, 2022**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Delhi Judicial Service Amendment Rules, 2022, which amends the Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970. The primary purpose of these amendments is to revise the recruitment process for the Delhi Judicial Service, including adjustments to the selection committee composition, examination frequency, eligibility criteria, and syllabus. The key findings of this report highlight the changes to the selection process, eligibility requirements, and examination structure, indicating a potential effort to streamline and refine the process of recruiting judicial officers.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a detailed overview of the Delhi Judicial Service Amendment Rules, 2022, based solely on the text provided. The analysis focuses on the specific changes introduced by this amendment and their potential implications. The report is intended to inform stakeholders, particularly those within the legal profession and aspiring judicial officers, about the updated recruitment procedures.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is an *Amendment* to the existing Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970.
* **Core Objective(s) (inferred):** Based on the text, the objectives of this amendment seem to be:
* To modify and refine the recruitment process for the Delhi Judicial Service.
* To update the composition of the selection committee.
* To clarify eligibility criteria for the examination.
* To modify aspects of the examination including frequency and syllabus.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As this is an amendment, the likely reason *for these specific amendments* is to address perceived shortcomings or areas for improvement in the original Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970. The *provided text* suggests a desire to:
* Modernize the selection committee to reflect current administrative realities.
* Optimize the examination schedule to align with vacancy positions.
* Clarify eligibility criteria, especially regarding age and qualifications.
* Update the syllabus and exam structure to ensure the selection process aligns with the requirements of the Delhi Judicial Service.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section details the specific changes introduced by the amendment text:
* **Change 1: Selection Committee Composition (Rule 7)**
* **Original Policy (as inferred):** The original policy defined the composition of the selection committee for recruitment to the Delhi Judicial Service.
* **New Rule:** The amendment modifies the composition by replacing "Administrator" with "Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi" and makes registrar general of high court the ex-officio secretary of the committee.
* **Difference/Effect:** This amendment updates the nomenclature of the administrative head involved in the selection process and specifies the role of Registrar General.
* **Change 2: Examination Frequency (Rule 13)**
* **Original Policy (as inferred):** The original policy stipulated a process for recruitment based on competitive examination.
* **New Rule:** The amendment changes the examination frequency from "preferably twice a year" to "preferably once a year."
* **Difference/Effect:** This change reduces the frequency of the examination, potentially affecting the timing of recruitment for aspiring judicial officers and perhaps reflecting resource constraints or adjusted needs.
* **Change 3: Eligibility Criteria (Rule 14)**
* **Original Policy (as inferred):** The original policy defined the eligibility criteria for candidates appearing in the Delhi Judicial Service examination.
* **New Rule:** The amendment clarifies that the age limit of 32 years is applicable on the 1st day of January of the year in which applications for appointment are invited, instead of the date of commencement of the examination.
* **Difference/Effect:** This amendment provides greater clarity regarding the age calculation for eligibility, ensuring a more uniform application of the rule.
* **Change 4: Syllabus and Scheme (Rule 15)**
* **Original Policy (as inferred):** The original policy stipulated that syllabus for the examination and the fees payable shall be as detailed in the Appendix to these rules.
* **New Rule:** The amendment stipulates that the Syllabus for the Examination and the Scheme governing the conduct of the Examination shall be as detailed in the Appendix to these Rules.
* **Difference/Effect:** This amendment aims to reemphasize the importance of both syllabus and the scheme governing the examination.
* **Change 5: Selection Process and Joining Time (Rule 18)**
* **Original Policy (as inferred):** The original policy outlined the process for preparing a list of selected candidates and appointment procedures.
* **New Rule:** This section has been extensively modified with greater specificity. Changes includes:
* The addition of clauses (iii) to (viii), detailing the timeline for joining service, the process for extending the joining period, consequences of failing to join, and the validity of the select list.
* A more detailed appendix outlining the two stages of the exam: Preliminary (objective with negative marking) and Mains (written), including syllabus details for each.
* **Difference/Effect:** Provides greater clarity and more stringent rules surrounding the selection and joining process, including explicit guidelines for extending joining times, consequences of failing to join, and clarifies the validity period of the select list. The addition of the negative marking provision adds more importance to candidate preparation.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the *provided text*, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these amendments include:
* Aspiring judicial officers seeking to join the Delhi Judicial Service.
* The selection committee responsible for recruitment.
* The Delhi High Court, involved in the examination process and selection.
* The Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi, responsible for appointments.
* Legal professionals practicing in India, as they are eligible to apply.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
Based on the text, the following can be inferred about implementation:
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Delhi High Court and the Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi are the primary bodies responsible for implementing these changes.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The amendment is effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette.
* Selected candidates must join service within one month of the notification of appointment, with possible extensions under specific conditions.
* The selection committee is responsible for preparing and forwarding the list of selected candidates to the Administrator.
* The High Court is responsible for holding the competitive examination and setting the syllabus.
* **Specific to Changes:** The changes related to joining time and the consequences of failing to join require the High Court to manage extensions and offer vacancies to the next candidate on the merit list.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes *of these specific changes* introduced by the amendment text include:
* A more efficient and transparent recruitment process.
* A clearer understanding of eligibility criteria for aspiring judicial officers.
* Streamlined procedures for joining the service.
* Improved selection of qualified candidates for the Delhi Judicial Service.
* Clear definition of syllabus for each stage of examination
**9. Conclusion:**
The Delhi Judicial Service Amendment Rules, 2022, represent a significant update to the recruitment process for the Delhi Judicial Service. The changes address various aspects of the selection process, including the selection committee composition, examination frequency, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and joining procedures. These amendments aim to refine the selection process and ensure that qualified candidates are recruited efficiently and transparently. This amendment is significant as it provides more specific guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
DELHI : Place of publication of the gazette.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 : Date of the Delhi Gazette publication.
MAGHA 20, 1943 : Date of the Delhi Gazette publication as per the Saka calendar.
NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI : The governing territory to which the policy applies.
fnYyh mPp U;k;ky; (Delhi High Court) : High Court of Delhi, consulted for amending the Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970.
fnYYkh U;kf;d lsok fu;ekoyh 1970 (Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970) : The set of rules being amended by this notification.
fnYYkh U;kf;d lsok la'kku fu;ekoyh 2022 (Delhi Judicial Service Amendment Rules, 2022) : The title of the amended rules.
Constitution of India : The supreme law of India, referenced as the basis for the powers conferred in the notification.
Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No.F.1270DHS : Notification by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, referenced for the powers conferred in the notification.
Advocates Act, 1961 : A law relating to legal practitioners in India, relevant to eligibility for the examination.
Scheduled Castes : A group of historically disadvantaged people recognised by the Indian Constitution.
Scheduled Tribes : A group of historically disadvantaged indigenous people recognised by the Indian Constitution.
Persons with Disability : A group of people recognised with disabilities.
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 : A law relating to civil procedure in India
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 : A law relating to criminal procedure in India
The Indian Penal Code : The main criminal code of India.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 : A law relating to contracts in India.
The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 : A law relating to limited liability partnerships in India.
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 : A law relating to arbitration in India
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 : A law relating to evidence in India
The Specific Relief Act, 1963 : A law relating to specific relief in India
The Limitation Act, 1963 : A law relating to limitation in India
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 : A law in India to protect children from sexual offences
The Commercial Courts Act, 2015 : A law in India relating to commercial courts
Indian Sale of Goods Act, 1930 : A law relating to sale of goods in India
Transfer of Property Act, 1882 : A law relating to transfer of property in India
Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 : A law relating to rent control in Delhi
The New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994 : A law relating to NDMC in Delhi
The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 : A law relating to DMC in Delhi
The Registration Act, 1908 : A law relating to registration in India
The Trade Marks Act, 1999 : A law relating to trade marks in India
The Copyright Act, 1957 : A law relating to copyright in India
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 : A law relating to protection of women from domestic violence in India
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 : A law relating to negotiable instruments in India
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 : A law relating to sexual harassment of women at workplace in India
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 : A law relating to juvenile justice in India
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रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33002/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99
भारत स रकार
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
एस.जी.-डी.एलx.x-xअG.I-D0H9x0x2x 2022-233274
SG-DL-xEx-x0G9I0D2E2x0xx2 2-233274
असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 78] दिल्ली, बधु वार, फरवरी 9, 2022/माघ 20, 1943 [रा.रा.रा.क्ष.ेदि. स.ं 430
No. 78] DELHI, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022/MAGHA 20, 1943 [N. C. T. D. No.430
भाग IV
PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
fnYyh] 9 Qjojh] 2022
.—x`g e«a kky; Hkkjr ljdkj dh fnukad 25 tqykÃ] 1970
dh vf/klwpuk la[;k Qka0 01¼2½@70&Mh,p¼,l½ }kjk ;Fkkla”kkfs/kr fnukad 29 eÃ] 1970 dh vf/klwpuk la[;k
Qka- 01¼2½@70&Mh,p¼,l½ d¢ lkFk ifBr lafo/kku d¢ vuqPNsn 309 d¢ ijUrqd }kjk ÁnÙk 'kfDr;¨a dk Á;¨x v©j bl laca/k
eas mUgs a l'kDr cuku s okyh 'kfDr;¨a dk Á;¨x djr s gq, jk’Vªh; jkt/kkuh {ks= fnYyh ds mijkT;iky] fnYyh mPp U;k;ky;
ds ijke”kZ ls] fnYYkh U;kf;d lsok fu;ekoyh] 1970 dk iqu% la'k¨/ku djus ds fy, fuEufyf[kr fu;e cukrs gSa%&
1- ¼1½ bu fu;e¨a d¨ fnYYkh U;kf;d lsok ¼la'k¨/ku½ fu;ekoyh] 2022 dgk tk;sxk A
¼2½ ;s fu;e jkti= eas çdk'ku dh rkjh[k d¨ vfLrRo es a vk tk;sxa s A
7 lsok eas HkrhZ ds ç;kstu gsrq ,d p;u lfefr gksxh lsok eas HkrhZ ds ç;kstu gsrq ,d p;u lfefr gksxh ftles a
ftleas fuEu 'kkfey gksxa s%& fuEu 'kkfey gksxa s%&
1- eq[; U;k;k/kh'k vFkok mPp U;k;ky; ds dksbZ 1- eq[; U;k;k/kh'k vFkok mPp U;k;ky; ds dksbZ
U;k;k/kh'k tks muds }kjk euksuhr fd, tk,¡A U;k;k/kh'k tks muds }kjk euksuhr fd, tk,¡A
877 DG/2022 (1)2 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
2- eq[; U;k;k/kh'k }kjk euksuhr mPp U;k;ky; ds nks 2- eq[; U;k;k/kh'k }kjk euksuhr mPp U;k;ky; ds nks
U;k;k/kh'kx.k A U;k;k/kh'kx.kA
3- jk"Vªh; jkt/kkuh {ks= fnYyh ljdkj ds eq[; 3- jk"Vªh; jkt/kkuh {ks= fnYyh ljdkj ds eq[; lfpoA
lfpoA
4- ç'kkld }kjk euksuhr jk"Vªh; jkt/kkuh {ks= fnYyh 4- ç'kkld }kjk euksuhr jk"Vªh; jkt/kkuh {ks= fnYyh
ljdkj ds dksbZ lfpoA ljdkj ds dksbZ lfpoA
mPp U;k;ky; ds egkfuca/kd lfefr ds insu lfpo c'krasZ fd p;u lfefr dh fdlh Hkh cSBd ds fy, dksje
gksxa s A pkj lnL;ks a dk gksxkA
mPp U;k;ky; ds egkfuca/kd lfefr ds inus lfpo
gksxa s A
13 çkjafHkd HkrhZ ds ckn HkrhZ çfr;ksfxrk ijh{kk ds vk/kkj çkjafHkd HkrhZ ds ckn HkrhZ çfr;ksfxrk ijh{kk ds vk/kkj ij
ij gksxh A tks in fjfä ds v/;/khu o"kZ es a nks ckj gksxh ftles a eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ gsrq p;u ds fy,
ojh;rk Lo:i] mPp U;k;ky; }kjk fnYyh es a ijh{kk vkjfaHkd oLrqfu"B çdkj dh ijh{kk] eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½
yh tk,¡xhA ç'kkld dk s ,slh ijh{kk dh frfFk;ks a ,oa ,oa lk{kkRdkj @ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj 'kkfey gksxa sA in
LFkku ds ckj s eas voxr djk;k fjfä ds v/;/khu] o"kZ es a ,d ckj ojh;rk Lo:i] mPp
tk,xk A U;k;ky; }kjk fnYyh eas ijh{kk yh tk,¡xhA ç'kkld dk s
,slh ijh{kk dh frfFk;ks a ,oa LFkku ds ckj s eas voxr djk;k
tk,xk A
14 14-dkbs Z vH;FkhZ ijh{kk nsus ;ksX; gksxk] ;fn og 14-dkbs Z vH;FkhZ ijh{kk nsus ;ksX; gksxk] ;fn og
¼d½ Hkkjr dk ukxfjd gks; ¼d½ Hkkjr dk ukxfjd gks;
¼[k½ O;fä Hkkjr eas vf/koäk ds :i eas odkyr dj ¼[k½ O;fä Hkkjr eas vf/koäk ds :i eas odkyr dj jgk
jgk gks vFkok vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds varxZr gks vFkok vf/koäk vf/kfu;e] 1961 ds varxZr vf/koäk
vf/koäk ds :i es a fy, tkus dh vgZrk j[krk gks; ,oa ds :i eas fy, tku s dh vgZrk j[krk gks; ,oa
¼x½ ijh{kk ds vkjEHk gksus dh frfFk ls 1 tuojh dks
mldh vk;q 32 o"kZ ls vf/kd u gksA ¼x½ ftl o"kZ es a fu;qfä gsrq vkosnu vkefa=r fd, tk,¡
ml o"kZ dh 1 tuojh dks mldh vk;q 32 o"kZ ls vf/kd u
gksA
15 Ikjh{kk dk ikB~; vkSj ns; “kqYd dk fooj.k bu fu;eks a ijh{kk dk ikBî&fooj.k ,oa ijh{kk fuoZgu dks fu;af=r
ds vuqyXud ds :Ik eas foLr`r :i ls crk;k x;k gS dju s okyh ;kstuk oSlh gh gksxh tks bu fu;eksa ds
A vuqyXud ds :i eas foLr`r :i ls crkbZ xbZ gSA
18 ¼i½ bu fu;eksa ds vuqlkj yh xbZ çfr;ksfxrk ijh{kk ds ¼i½ bu fu;eksa ds vuqlkj yh xbZ çfr;ksfxrk ijh{kk ds
vk/kkj ij p;u lfefr ;ksX;rk ds vuqØe eas vk/kkj ij p;u lfefr ;ksX;rk ds vuqØe eas vH;fFkZ;ks a
vH;fFkZ;ks a dh lwph rS;kj djsxhA ,slh lwph ç'kkld dh lwph rS;kj djsxhA ,slh lwph ç'kkld dks çsf"kr dh
dks çsf"kr dh tk,xhA tk,xhA
¼ii½ mPp U;k;ky; ls foe'kZ dj ç'kkld ;ksX;rk ds ¼ii½ mPp U;k;ky; ls foe'kZ dj ç'kkld ;ksX;rk ds
vuqØe eas Åij vku s okyksa eas ls eyw ] inh; vFkok vuqØe es a Åij vku s okyks a eas ls eyw ] inh; vFkok vLFkkbZ
vLFkkbZ fjfä;ks a ds çfr fu;qfä djsxa sA fjfä;ks a ds çfr fu;qfä djsxa sA
¼iii½ l{ke çkf/kdkjh }kjk fu;qfä foKfIr tkjh fd, tkus
dh frfFk ls ,d eghu s dh vof/k ds Hkhrj leLr p;fur
vH;FkhZx.k lsok eas 'kkfey gksxa sA
¼iv½ i;kZIr dkj.ko'k l{ke çkf/kdkjh vFkkZr mPp
U;k;ky; lEcaf/kr vH;FkhZ ds fyf[kr vkosnu ij lsok eas
'kkfey gksus gsrq mijksä ,d ekg dh vof/k dks c<k+
ldrk gSA ,slk foLrkj.k] ;fn çnkfur gks] dsoy nks
eghuks a dh vof/k ds fy, gksxkA mPp U;k;ky; }kjk
bl vof/k ls vf/kd 'kkfey gksus dh vof/k dk foLrkj.k
dsoy vfr fo'ks"k ifjfLFkfr;ks a eas gh fd;k tk ldrk gS
ijUrq fdlh Hkh fLFkfr es a ,slk foLrkj.k fu;qfä dh
foKfIr tkjh fd, tkus dh frfFk ls Ng eghuks a ls T;knk
vof/k ds fy, çnku ugha fd;k tk;sxkA[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
¼v½ p;fur vH;FkhZ ds fu;qfä ds foKfIr dh frfFk ls ,d
eghu s ds Hkhrj vFkok mPp U;k;ky; }kjk çnkfur fdlh
foLr`r vof/k ds lekiu i'pkr lsok eas 'kkfey gksus es a
foQyrk dh fLFkfr eas p;fur vH;FkhZ dh fu;qfä lekIr
gks tk,xhA
¼vi½ mijksä [kaM ¼v½ }kjk l`ftr fjfä p;fur lwph es a
;ksX;rk ds vk/kkj ij vxy s vH;FkhZ dk s n s nh tk,xh tc
rd fd fyf[kr dkj.ko'k bls ;qfä;qä u ekuk tk,A
¼vii½ vf/kdkfj;ks a dh leLr Jsf.k;ks a ds fy, rS;kj p;fur
lwph vxyh p;fur lwph ds çdk'ku rd oS/k jgsxhA
¼viii½ bl fu;e ds [kaM ¼iii½ ls ¼v½ p;fur vH;fFkZ;ks a
ds fu;qfä dh foKfIr dk Hkkx gksxa sA
Ikfjf”k’V ikB~;Øe ijh{kk fuoZgu dh ;kstuk ,oa ikBî&fooj.k
¼fu;e fnYYkh U;kf;d lsok dh HkrhZ ds fy, izfr;ksfxrk fnYyh U;kf;d lsok ijh{kk nks vuqØfed pj.kks a eas yh
15 ijh{kk gsrq ikB~;Øe A tk,xh%&
n[s ka½s
fnYyh U;kf;d lsok ijh{kk nks vuqØfed pj.kks a eas yh
tk,xh%&
¼i½ eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ gsrq fnYyh U;kf;d lsok ¼i½ eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ gsrq fnYyh U;kf;d lsok çkjfaHkd
çkjafHkd ijh{kk ¼25 izfr”kr udkjkRed vadu lfgr ijh{kk ¼25 izfr”kr udkjkRed vadu lfgr oLrqfu"B½
oLrqfu"B½
¼ii½ ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj gsrq cqyk, tku s ds fy, ¼ii½ ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj gsrq cqyk, tkus ds fy, vH;fFkZ;ks a
vH;fFkZ;ks a ds p;u ds fy, fnYyh U;kf;d lsok eq[; ds p;u ds fy, fnYyh U;kf;d lsok eq[; ijh{kk
ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ ¼fyf[kr½
çkjafHkd ijh{kk dh ,d vuoq h{k.k tk¡p gksxh ftlesa
,d cgq oLrqfu’B ç'u&i= gksxk ftlds vf/kdre 1- çkjafHkd ijh{kk vgZrk ço`fÙk dh vuqoh{k.k tk¡p gksxh
vad 200 gksxa sA çkjafHkd ijh{kk es a lkekU; fof/kd ftleas ,d cgq fodYih; ç'u&i= gksxk ftlds
Kku] vH;FkhZ dh vfHk{kerk] vH;FkhZ dh vfHkO;fä dh vf/kdre vad 200 gksxa sA çkjfaHkd ijh{kk eas lkekU;
{kerk] vaxzsth Hkk"kk eas n{krk] oLrqfu"B çdkj dh fof/kd Kku] vH;FkhZ dh vfHk{kerk] vH;FkhZ dh
fof/kd leL;kvks a dk Kku ,oa muds lek/kku ls vfHkO;fä dh {kerk] vaxzsth Hkk"kk es a n{krk] oLrqfu"B
lEcaf/kr ç'u gksxa s ftueas Hkkjrh; lafo/kku] nhokuh çdkj dh fof/kd leL;kvks a dk Kku ,oa muds lek/kku
çfØ;k lafgrk] nMa çfØ;k lafgrk] Hkkjrh; nMa ls lEcaf/kr ç'u gksxa s ftueas Hkkjrh; lafo/kku] nhokuh
lafgrk] Hkkjrh; lafonk vf/kfu;e] Hkkxhnkjh vf/kfu;e] çfØ;k lafgrk] 1908] nMa çfØ;k lafgrk] 1973] Hkkjrh;
ek/;LFke dkuwu dks “kkflr dju s oky s fl)kUr]
nMa lafgrk] Hkkjrh; lafonk vf/kfu;e] 1872] lhfer
lk{; vf/kfu;e] fof'k"V jkgr vf/kfu;e rFkk nkf;Ro Hkkxhnkjh vf/kfu;e] 2008] ek/;LFke ,oa lqyg
ifjlhek vf/kfu;e 'kkfey gksxa sA vf/kfu;e] 1996] Hkkjrh; lk{; vf/kfu;e] 1872]
fof'k"V jkgr vf/kfu;e] 1963] ifjlhek vf/kfu;e]
1963] yaSfxd vijk/k ls ckyd dk laj{k.k vf/kfu;e]
2012 ,oa okf.kfT;d U;k;ky; vf/kfu;e] 2015 'kkfey
çkjafHkd ijh{kk eas U;wure vgZrk vad lkekU; Js.kh ds
gksxa sA
fy, 60 izfr”kr vkSj vkjf{kr Jsf.k;ks a vFkkZr vulq wfpr
tkfr;ks]a vuqlwfpr tutkfr;ks a ,oa bl lsok gsrq tSlk
fd fofufnZ"V gks ¼fnO;kax O;fä;ks½a ds fy, 55 izfr”kr 2- çkjafHkd ijh{kk eas U;wure vgZrk vad lkekU; Js.kh ds
gksxk A rFkkfi çR;sd Js.kh ds fjä inks a dh foKkiu fy, 60 izfr”kr vkSj vkjf{kr Jsf.k;ks a vFkkZr vuqlwfpr
eas nh xbZ dqy la[;k ds nl xq.kk ls vf/kd tkfr;ks]a vuqlwfpr tutkfr;ks a ,oa bl lsok gsrq tSlk
vH;fFkZ;ks a dh la[;k eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ ds fy, fd fofufnZ"V gks fnO;kax O;fä;ks a eas ls ;ksX; Jsf.k;ks a ds
ugh a j[kh tk,xhA fy, 55 izfr”kr gksxk A rFkkfi çR;sd Js.kh ds fjä
inks a dh foKkiu eas nh xbZ dqy la[;k ds nl xq.kk ls
vf/kd vH;fFkZ;ks a dh la[;k eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ ds
fy, ugha j[kh tk,xhA
c'krasZ fd] ,slh fLFkfr es a tc dkbs Z vH;FkhZ¼x.k½ eq[;
ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ ds fy, NkaVs x, vafre vH;FkhZ }kjk4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
çkIr vad ds leku vad çkIr djs a rks eq[; ijh{kk
¼fyf[kr½ ds fy, NkaVs x, vafre vH;FkhZ }kjk çkIr
vad ds leku vad çkIr dju s oky s ,sl s leLr
vH;FkhZ¼x.k½ e[q ; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ ds fy, NkaVs tk,¡xs
bl rF; dh mis{kk djr s gq, fd ,sl s vH;FkhZ¼x.k½ dks
'kkfey djus ij eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ ds fy, NkaVs
x, vH;fFkZ;ks a dh la[;k çR;sd Js.kh es a fjä inks a dh
foKkiu eas nh xbZ la[;k ds fofufnZ"V nl xq.kk dh
lhek ls vf/kd gh D;ks a u gks tk,A
3- çkjfaHkd ijh{kk eas mu vH;fFkZ;ks a }kjk çkIr vad tk s
eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ ds fy, p;fur gq, gks a mudh
çkjafHkd ijh{kk eas mu vH;fFkZ;ks a }kjk çkIr vad tk s ;ksX;rk ds vafre vuØq e dks fu/kkZfjr dju s ds fy,
eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ ds fy, p;fur gq, gks a mudh ugh a fxu s tk,¡xsA
;ksX;rk ds vafre vuqØe dks fu/kkZfjr dju s ds fy,
ugh a fxu s tk,¡xsA
eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ esa fuEu fo"k; 'kkfey gksxa s
eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ eas fuEu fo"k; 'kkfey gksxa s ¼çR;sd
¼çR;sd fo"k; viu s lEeq[k fn, x, vad dk gksxk½%&
fo"k; vius lEeq[k fn, x, vad dk gksxk½%&
Ø-la- fo"k; vf/kdre vad
Ø-la- fo"k; vf/kdre vad
1- lkekU; Kku 250
1- lkekU; fof/kd 250
,oa Hkk"kk
Kku ,oa Hkk"kk
2- flfoy ykW I 200
2- flfoy ykW I 200
3- flfoy ykW II 200
3- flfoy ykW II 200
4 fØfeuy y 200
4 fØfeuy y 200
5 Lkk{kkRdkj 150
1- lkekU; fof/kd Kku ,oa Hkk"kk
1- lkekU; Kku ,oa Hkk"kk
bl ç'u i= ds nks Hkkx gksxa s%&
bl ç'u i= ds nks Hkkx gksxa s%&
Hkkx I % lkekU; Kku % ;g vH;FkhZ ds orZeku ;k Hkkx I % lkekU; fof/kd Kku % ;g vH;FkhZ ds orZeku ;k
rRdky ekeyks]a vkfn ds Kku dh tkpa ds fy, gS rRdky fof/kd ekeyks]a vkfn ds Kku dh tkap ds fy, gS
¼100 vad½A ¼100 vad½A
Hkkx II % Hkk"kk ¼vucq a/k] vuqokn ,oa lkj y[s k½% ;g Hkkx II % Hkk"kk ¼vuqca/k] vuqokn ,oa lkjys[k½% ;g vH;FkhZ
vH;FkhZ dh vaxzsth Hkk"kk eas vfHkO;fä dh {kerk ,oa dh vaxzsth Hkk"kk eas vfHkO;fä dh {kerk ,oa Kku dh tk¡p
Kku dh tk¡p ds fy, gS A eyw ,oa vfHkO;fä nksuks a ds fy, gS A eyw ,oa vfHkO;fä nksuks a ds fy, Js; fn;k
ds fy, Js; fn;k tk,xk A blds foijhrr% [kjkc tk,xk A blds foijhrr% [kjkc vfHkO;fä] O;kdj.k nks"k
vfHkO;fä] O;kdj.k nks"k vkSj 'kCnks a ds nq#i;ksx vkfn vkSj 'kCnks a ds nq#i;ksx vkfn ds fy, vadks a dh dVkSrh dh
ds fy, vadks a dh dVkSrh dh tk,xhA vuoq kn ds fy, tk,xhA vuoq kn ds fy, nks va'k gksxa s] ,d vaxzsth Hkk"kk eas
nks va'k gksxa s] ,d vaxzsth Hkk"kk eas ftldk fganh Hkk"kk es a ftldk fganh Hkk"kk eas vuqokn djuk gksxk ¼nos ukxjh fyfi
vuqokn djuk gksxk ¼nos ukxjh fyfi eas½ vkSj nlw jk eas½ vkSj nlw jk va'k fganh Hkk"kk es a ¼nos ukxjh fyfi eas½
va'k fganh Hkk"kk eas ¼nos ukxjh fyfi es½a ftldk vaxzsth ftldk vaxzsth Hkk"kk eas vuqokn djuk gksxkA
Hkk"kk esa vuqokn djuk gksxkA
¼150 vad½
¼150 vad½
2½ flfoy y & I 2½ flfoy y & I
Hkkjrh; lafonk vf/kfu;e] Hkkjrh; eky foØ;
Hkkjrh; lafonk vf/kfu;e] 1872] Hkkjrh; eky foØ;
vf/kfu;e] Hkkjrh; Hkkxhnkjh vf/kfu;e] fof'k"V jkgr
vf/kfu;e] 1930] laifÙk varj.k vf/kfu;e] 1882] fof'k"V
vf/kfu;e] fganw dkuuw ] eksgEeMu y] fnYyh fdjk;k jkgr vf/kfu;e] 1963] fganw dkuuw ] eksgEeMu y] fnYyh
fu;a=.k vf/kfu;e] vi—R; fof/k] ¼200 vad½ fdjk;k fu;a=.k vf/kfu;e] 1958] vi—R; fof/k] ubZ
fnYyh uxjikfydk ifj"kn ~ vf/kfu;e] 1994] ubZ fnYyh
uxj fuxe vf/kfu;e] 1957 ,oa okf.kfT;d U;k;ky;
vf/kfu;e] 2015
¼200 vad½[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
3½ flfoy y & II 3½ flfoy y & II
flfoy çfØ;k lafgrk] lk{; vf/kfu;e] ifjlhek ,oa flfoy çfØ;k lafgrk]1908] Hkkjrh; lk{; vf/kfu;e]
jftLVªhdj.k dkuuw ¼200 vad½ 1872] ifjlhek vf/ku;e] 1963] jftLVªhdj.k vf/kfu;e]
1908] ek/;LFke~ vkSj lqyg vf/kfu;e] 1996] O;kikj fpUg
vf/kfu;e] 1999 ,oa çfrfyI;f/kdkj vf/kfu;e] 1957
¼200 vad½
4½ fØfeuy y 4½ fØfeuy y
n.M çfØ;k lafgrk] Hkkjrh; naM lafgrk] Hkkjrh; n.M çfØ;k lafgrk] 1973] Hkkjrh; nMa lafgrk] Hkkjrh;
lk{; vf/kfu;e] lk{; vf/kfu;e] 1872] ?kjys w fgalk ls efgykvks a dk laj{k.k
¼200 vad½ vf/kfu;e] 2005] ijØkE; fy[kr vf/kfu;e 1881]
efgykvks a dk dk;ZLFy ij ySafxd mRihM+u ¼fuokj.k]
çfr"ks/k vkSj çfrrks"k½ vf/kfu;e] 2013 ,oa fd'kksj U;k;
¼ckydks a dh ns[kjs[k vkSj laj{k.k½ & vf/kfu;e] 2015
¼200 vad½
5½ ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj x - ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj
ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj 150 vadks a dk gksxkA ekSf[kd ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj 150 vadks a dk gksxkA ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj
lk{kkRdkj eas cqyk; s tku s ds fy, vH;fFkZ;ks a dks eas cqyk; s tku s ds fy, lkekU; Js.kh ds vH;fFkZ;ks a dks
çR;sd fyf[kr ijh{kk es a U;wure 40 izfr”kr vad vkSj çR;sd fyf[kr ijh{kk eas U;wure 40 izfr”kr vad vkSj
dqy feykdj 50 izfr”kr vad ,oa vkjf{kr Jsf.k;k¡ dqy feykdj 50 izfr”kr vad ,oa vkjf{kr Jsf.k;k¡ ;kuh
;kuh vulq wfpr tkfr] vuqlwfpr tutkfr ,oa bl vuqlwfpr tkfr] vuqlwfpr tutkfr ,oa bl ukSdjh ds
ukSdjh ds fy, fufnZ"V fodykax O;fä;ks a dk s çR;sd fy, fufnZ"V fodykax O;fä;ks a dh ik= Jsf.k;ks a ds O;fä;ks a
fyf[kr ijh{kk es a U;wure 35 izfr”kr vad ,oa eq[; dks çR;sd fyf[kr ijh{kk eas U;wure 35 izfr”kr vad ,oa
ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ eas 45 izfr”kr vad yku s gksxa s A eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ eas 45 izfr”kr vad yku s gksxa s A
c'krZs ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj ds fy, pqu s x, vH;fFkZ;ks a dh
la[;k çR;sd Js.kh eas foKkfir fjä inks a dh frxquh la[;k
ls vf/kd u gks A ;fn ,slk@ ,sl s dksbZ vH;FkhZ gS@gSa
ftuds vad ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj ds fy, pqus x, vkf[kjh
mEehnokj ds vadks a ds cjkcj gSa] rks ,sl s lHkh vH;FkhZx.k
ftuds }kjk çkIr vad ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj ds fy, pqu s x,
vkf[kjh vH;FkhZ ds vadks a ds cjkcj gSa] Hkh ekSf[kd
lk{kkRdkj ds fy, pqu s tk;sxa s fcuk bl rF; dh ijokg
fd; s fd ,sl s vH;Fkh@vH;fFkZ;ks a dks 'kkfey djds
ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj ds fy, puq s x, vH;fFkZ;ks a dh la[;k
çR;sd Js.kh es a foKkfir fjä inks a dh frxquh la[;k dh
fu/kkZfjr lhek ls vf/kd gks tk,xh A
2- lkekU; oxZ ds vH;fFkZ;ks a }kjk U;wure 50 izfr”kr vad
,oa vkjf{kr Js.kh ;kuh vuqlwfpr tkfr] vuqlwfpr
tutkfr vkSj bl ukSdjh ds fy, fufnZ"V fodykax
O;fä;ks a dh ik= Jsf.k;ks a ls lEcU/k j[kus oky s vH;fFkZ;ks a
}kjk lsok es a fu;qfä ds ik= gksus ds fy, ekSf[kd
lk{kkRdkj eas U;wure 45 izfr”kr vad çkIr fd; s tkus
pkfg,A
lkekU; oxZ ds vH;fFkZ;ks a }kjk U;wure 50 izfr”kr 3- ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj eas çkIr vadks a dks eq[; ijh{kk
vad ,oa vkjf{kr Js.kh ;kuh vuqlwfpr tkfr] ¼fyf[kr½ es a çkIr vadks a ds lkFk tkMs +k tk,xk vkSj
vuqlwfpr tutkfr vkSj fodykax O;fä;ks a ls lEcU/k vH;fFkZ;ks a dk LFkku nksuks a ds ;ksx ij fuHkZj djsxk A
j[ku s okys vH;fFkZ;ks a }kjk lsok eas fu;qfä ds ik= gksus
ds fy, ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj eas U;wure 45 izfr”kr vad
çkIr fd; s tkus pkfg,A
1- fu;eks a ds ifjf'k"V eas mfYyf[kr ikBîØe ds
vfrfjä] mPp U;k;ky; çkjfaHkd vkSj ¼fyf[kr½ ;k eq[;
ijh{kk @ le;≤ ij Lo;a }kjk fufnZ"V fd, x,6 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
fdlh Hkh vU; vf/kfu;e ¼eks½a dkuuw ¼uks½a dks 'kkfey dj
ldrk gSA
2- vH;fFkZ;ks a ls le;≤ ij mPp U;k;ky; }kjk
fufnZ"V 'kqYd fy;k tk ldrk gS A
3- çkjafHkd ijh{kk vkSj eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ lEcaf/kr mÙkj
Vhi %&
iqfLrdkvks a dk iquewZY;kadu ugh a gksxkA mÙkj iqfLrdkvks a ds
1- ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj eas izkIr vadks dk s eq[; ijh{kk
iquewZY;kadu ds fdlh Hkh vujq ks/k ij fopkj ugh a fd;k
¼fyf[kr½ eas izkIr vadks a ds lkFk tkMs +k tk;sxk vkSj
tk,xk vkSj bls vH;fFkZ;ks a dks fcuk fdlh lwpuk fn,
vH;FkhZ dh fLFkfr nksuks a ds dqy izkIr vadks ij fuHkZj
[kkfjt fd;k tk ldrk gS A
gksxh A
4- ijh{kk ds fdlh Hkh Lrj ij vadks a dks iw.kkaZfdr djus dh
2-vH;fFkZ;ks a ls le;≤ ij mPp U;k;ky; }kjk
vuqefr ugha gksxhA fdlh Hkh Lrj ij vadks a dks iw.kkaZfdr
fufnZ"V 'kqYd fy;k tk ldrk gS A
dju s ds fdlh Hkh vuqjks/k ij fopkj ugh a fd;k tk,xk
vkSj bls vH;fFkZ;ks a dk s fcuk fdlh lwpuk fn, [kkfjt
fd;k tk ldrk gSA
5- ijh{kk ds fdlh Hkh Lrj ij] ;kuh çkjfaHkd ijh{kk] eq[;
ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½] ;k ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj eas ijh{kk ds
ifj.kke dk s çHkkfor dju s ;k çHkkfor dju s dk ç;kl gsrq
fdlh Hkh ç—fr ds vufqpr lk/kuks a dk mi;ksx djr s gq,
ik, tku s oky s vH;fFkZ;ks a dh vH;fFkZrk dk s fcuk fdlh
lwpuk ds ljljh rkSj ij [kkfjt dj nh tk;sxhA blds
vykok] ,sl s vH;FkhZ dk s Hkfo"; eas gksus okyh ijh{kk ls mPp
U;k;ky; }kjk fu/kkZfjr ,slh vof/k ds fy, çfrcaf/kr dj
fn;k tk,xk tks lkekU;r% rhu o"kZ ls de ugha gksxhA
6- vafre ifj.kke dh ?kks"k.kk ds ,d o"kZ ckn fnYyh
U;kf;d lsok gsrq çR;sd HkrhZ ijh{kk ls lEcaf/kr vks,evkj
mÙkj i= dk s lfEefYyr djrs gq, çkjafHkd ijh{kk ls
lEcaf/kr leLr ijh{kk lkexzh] eq[; ijh{kk ¼fyf[kr½ ds
mÙkj i=] ekSf[kd lk{kkRdkj] vkfn ds vad i= u"V dj
fn, tk,¡xsA rFkkfi] ;fn fdlh ijh{kk ls lEcaf/kr dkbs Z
okn fdlh U;k;ky; eas yfacr gks vkSj eqdíek es a
lfEefYyr ç'u@eqík vH;FkhZ¼x.k½ ds mÙkj i= vFkkZr
dqy la[;k] eYw ;kadu] iqu% eYw ;kadu] vkfn ls lEcaf/kr gks
rks mijksä fu.kZ; dh 'krksZa eas u"Vhdj.k ds çfØ;k çkjHa k
dju s ls iwoZ jftLVªh ,sl s mÙkj i=ks a dks lqjf{kr j[ksxhA
jk"Vªh; jkt/kkuh {ks= fnYyh ljdkj ds mijkT;iky
ds vkn”s kkuqlkj rFkk muds uke ij]
lat; dqekj vxzoky] ç/kku lfpo ¼fof/k] U;k; ,oa fo/kk;h dk;Z½
DEPARTMENT OF LAW, JUSTICE AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 9th February, 2022
No. F. 6/15/2021-Judl./Suptlaw/358-362.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the
proviso to article 309 of the Constitution read with 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 and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Lieutenant
Governor of NCT of Delhi in consultation with the High Court of Delhi is pleased to make the
following rules further to amend the Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970, namely : -
1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Delhi Judicial
Service (Amendment) Rules, 2022.[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 7
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their
publication in the official Gazette.
Rule Existing Rules Amendments Recommended
7 For purposes of recruitment to the service For purposes of recruitment to the service there shall
there shall be a Selection Committee be a Selection Committee consisting of the
consisting of the following: - following: -
(1) Chief Justice or a Judge of the High (1) Chief Justice or a Judge of the High Court
Court deputed by him. deputed by him.
(2) Two Judges of the High Court (2) Two Judges of the High Court nominated by the
nominated by the Chief Justice. Chief Justice.
(3) Chief Secretary, Government of (3) Chief Secretary, Government of National Capital
National Capital Territory of Delhi. Territory of Delhi.
(4) A Secretary of the Government of (4) A Secretary of the Government of National
National Capital Territory of Delhi Capital Territory of Delhi nominated by the
nominated by the Administrator. Administrator.
The Registrar of the High Court shall be the Provided that the quorum for any meeting of the
ex-officio Secretary of the Committee. Selection Committee.
The Registrar General of the High Court shall be
the ex-officio Secretary of the Committee.
13. Recruitment after the initial recruitment shall Recruitment after the initial recruitment shall be
be made on the basis of a competitive made on the basis of a competitive examination
examination to be held by the High Court in comprising of a Preliminary objective type
Delhi, preferably twice a year, subject to Examination for selection for the Mains
vacancy position. The Administrator shall be Examination (Written), Mains Examination
kept informed about the dates and place of (Written) and Interview/ Viva Voce. The
such examination. Examination will be held by the High Court in
Delhi, preferably once a year, subject to vacancy
position. The Administrator shall be kept
informed about the dates and place of such
examination.
14. 14. A candidate shall be eligible to appear at 14. A candidate shall be eligible to appear at the
the examination, if he is: - examination, if he is: -
a) a citizen of India; a) a citizen of India;
b) a person practicing as an Advocate in b) a person practising as an Advocate in India
India or a person qualified to be admitted as or a person qualified to be admitted as an
an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961; Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961; and
and
c) not more than 32 years of age on the c) not more than 32 years of age on the 1st day
1st day of January following the date of of January of the year in which the
commencement of the examination. applications for appointment are invited.
15. The syllabus for the examination and the fees The Syllabus for the Examination and the
payable shall be as detailed in the Appendix Scheme governing the conduct of the
to these rules. Examination shall be as detailed in the
Appendix to these Rules.
18. (i) The Selection Committee shall (i) The Selection Committee shall prepare
prepare a list of candidates in order of merit a list of candidates in order of merit on the basis
on the basis of competitive examination held of competitive examination held in accordance
in accordance with the Rules. Such list will with the Rules. Such list will be forwarded to
be forwarded to the Administrator. the Administrator.
(ii) The Administrator may in (ii) The Administrator may in consultation
consultation with the High Court, make with the High Court, make appointment in
appointment in substantive, officiating or substantive, officiating or temporary vacancies
temporary vacancies from amongst those from amongst those who stand highest in order
who stand highest in order of merit. of merit.8 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
(iii) All selected candidates shall join the
service within a period of one month from the
date of issuance of notification of appointment
by the competent authority.
(iv) Upon sufficient justification, the
competent authority i.e. the High Court may
extend the abovementioned period of one month
for joining service on a written application made
by the candidate concerned. Such extension, if
granted, shall be for a period of two months
only. Extension of period of joining beyond this
period may be granted by the High Court in rare
and exceptional circumstances but in no case
shall such further extension be granted for a
period of more than six months from the date of
issuance of notification of appointment.
(v) Upon failure of the selected candidate to join
service either within one month of the date of
notification of appointment or upon expiry of
such extended period as may be granted by the
High Court, the appointment of the selected
candidate shall lapse.
(vi) The vacancy so created by virtue of
clause (v) above may be offered to the next
candidate, as per order of merit in the select list
unless for reasons to be recorded in writing, it is
not so deemed apposite.
(vii) The Select List prepared for all
categories of officials shall be valid till the
next Select List is published.
(viii) The Clauses (iii) to (v) of this Rule shall
form part of the notification of appointment
of the selected candidates.
Appendix SYLLABUS Syllabus and Scheme for conduct of the
Examination
(See Rule
15) Syllabus for competitive examination for Delhi Judicial Service Examination will be
recruitment to the Delhi Judicial Service. held in two successive stages:-
Delhi Judicial Service Examination will be
held in two successive stages:-
(i) Delhi Judicial Service Preliminary (i) Delhi Judicial Service Preliminary
Examination (Objective type with 25% Examination (Objective type with 25% negative
negative marking) for selection for the main marking) for selection for the Mains
examination, and Examination (Written), and
(ii) Delhi Judicial Service Main Examination (ii) Delhi Judicial Service Mains
(Written) for selection of candidates Examination (Written) for selection of
for calling for viva-voce. candidates for calling for Viva-Voce.
The Preliminary Examination will be a A. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
screening test and will consist of one paper
1. The Preliminary Examination will be a
of multiple objective type questions carrying
screening test of qualifying nature and will
maximum of 200 marks. In the preliminary
consist of one paper of multiple choice
examination questions on general knowledge
questions carrying maximum of 200 marks. In
and aptitude of the candidate, candidate's
the preliminary examination questions on
power of expression, flair in English,
general legal knowledge and aptitude of the
knowledge of objective type legal problems
candidate, candidate's power of expression,[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 9
and their solutions covering Constitution of flair in English, knowledge of objective type
India, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of legal problems and their solutions covering The
Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Constitution of India; The Code of Civil
Contract Act, Partnership Act, Principles Procedure, 1908; The Code of Criminal
governing Arbitration Law, Evidence Act, Procedure, 1973; The Indian Penal Code; The
Specific Relief Act, and Limitation Act will Indian Contract Act, 1872;The Limited
be included. Liability Partnership Act, 2008;The
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996;The
Indian Evidence Act, 1872; The Specific Relief
Act, 1963; The Limitation Act, 1963;The
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
Act, 2012 and The Commercial Courts Act,
2015 will be included.
Minimum qualifying marks in the 2. Minimum qualifying marks in the
preliminary examination shall be 60% for preliminary examination shall be 60% for
general and 55% for reserved categories i.e. general category and 55% for reserved
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and categories, i.e., Scheduled Castes, Scheduled
[Persons with Disability]. However, the Tribes and eligible categories of Persons with
number of candidates to be admitted to the Disabilities as specified for this Service.
main examination (written) will not be more However, the number of candidates to be
than ten times the total number of vacancies admitted to the Mains Examination (Written)
of each category advertised. will not be more than ten times the total number
of vacancies of each category advertised.
Provided that in case a candidate(s) secures
marks equal to the marks secured by the last
candidate shortlisted for Mains Examination
(Written), then all such candidate(s) who
have secured marks equal to the marks
secured by the last candidate shortlisted for
Mains Examination (Written), shall also be
shortlisted for the Mains Examination
(Written) irrespective of the fact that by
including such candidate(s), the number of
candidates shortlisted for Mains Examination
(Written) exceeds the prescribed limit of ten
times the number of vacancies in each
category advertised.
The marks obtained in the preliminary 3. The marks obtained in the preliminary
examination by the candidates who are examination by the candidates who are declared
declared qualified for admission to the Main qualified for admission to the Mains
Examination (Written) will not be counted Examination (Written) will not be counted for
for determining their final order of merit. determining their final order of merit.
The Main Examination (Written) will include B. Mains Examination (Written)
the following subjects (each subject to carry
The Mains Examination (Written) will include
the number of marks shown against it):-
the following subjects (each subject to carry the
SUBJECTS : number of marks shown against it):
SI.No. Subjects Max. SI. No. Subjects Max.
Marks Marks
1 General Knowledge 250 1 General Legal Knowledge& 250
& Language Language
2 Civil Law 1 200 2 Civil Law I 200
3 Civil Law II 200 3 Civil Law II 200
4 Criminal Law 200 4 Criminal Law 200
5 Viva-Voce 150
1. GENERAL LEGAL KNOWLEDGE AND
1) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
This paper shall comprise of two Sections:-
This paper shall comprise of two Sections:-10 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
Section I : General Knowledge:- This is to Section I : General Legal Knowledge:- This is
test the candidate's knowledge of current to test the candidate's knowledge of current
affairs etc. (100 Marks) legal affairs etc. (100 Marks).
Section II: Language (Essay, Translation Section II: Language (Essay, Translation and
and Precis Writing):-This is to test the Precis Writing):-This is to test the candidate's
candidate's knowledge and power of knowledge and power of expression in English.
expression in English. Credit will be given Credit will be given both for substance and
both for substance and expression. expression. Conversely deduction will be made
Conversely deduction will be made for bad for bad expression, faults of grammar and
expression, faults of grammar and misuse of misuse of words etc. There will be two passages
words etc. There will be two passages for for translations one in English which will be
translations one in English which will be required to be translated into Hindi (in Devnagri
required to be translated into Hindi (in Script) and the second passage in Hindi (in
Devnagri Script) and the second passage in Devnagri Script) shall be required to be
Hindi (in Devnagri Script) shall be required translated into English.
to be translated into English.
(150 Marks)
(150 Marks)
2. Civil Law-I
2) Civil Law-I
The Indian Contract Act, 1872; The Sale of
Indian Contract Act, Indian Sale of Goods
Goods Act, 1930; The Transfer of Property
Act, Indian Partnership Act, Specific Relief
Act, 1882; The Specific Relief Act, 1963; Hindu
Act, Hindu Law, Mohammaden Law, Delhi
Law; Mohammaden Law; The Delhi Rent
Rent Control Act and Law of Torts. (200
Control Act, 1958; Law of Torts; The New
Marks)
Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994; The Delhi
Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 and The
Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
(200 Marks)
3 ) Civil Law-II
3 ) Civil Law-II
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; The Indian
Civil Procedure Code, Law of Evidence, Law
Evidence Act, 1872; The Limitation Act, 1963;
of Limitation and Law of Registration. (200
The Registration Act, 1908; The Arbitration and
Marks)
Conciliation Act, 1996; The Trade Marks Act,
1999 and The Copyright Act, 1957.(200 Marks)
4) Criminal Law 4) Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; The
and Indian Evidence Act. (200 Marks) Indian Penal Code; The Indian Evidence Act,
1872; The Protection of Women from
Domestic Violence Act, 2005; The Negotiable
Instruments Act, 1881; The Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 and The Juvenile Justice (Care and
Protection of Children) Act, 2015. (200
Marks)
5) Viva-Voce C. VIVA VOCE
Viva-Voce will carry 150 marks. Only such 1. Viva-Voce will carry 150 marks. Candidates
candidates will be called for viva voce who of general category must secure minimum
have obtained 40% marks in each written 40% marks in each written paper and 50%
paper and 50% marks in the aggregate except marks in the aggregate and candidates of
in the case of candidates belonging to reserved categories, i.e., Scheduled Castes,
reserved categories, i.e., Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and eligible categories of
Scheduled Tribes and Persons with Disability Persons with Disabilities as specified for this
in whose case the qualifying marks shall be Service must secure minimum 35% marks in
35% in each written paper and 45% in the each written paper and 45% marks in the
aggregate. aggregate in Mains Examination (Written) to[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 11
be eligible for being called for Viva Voce.
Provided that the candidates shortlisted for
viva voce shall not exceed three times the
number of vacancies in each category
advertised. In case, there is a candidate(s)
who has/have secured marks equal to the
marks secured by the last candidate
shortlisted for viva voce, then all such
candidate(s) who have secured marks equal to
the marks secured by the last candidate
shortlisted for viva voce, shall also be
shortlisted for the viva voce irrespective of
the fact that by including such candidate(s),
the number of candidates shortlisted for viva
voce exceeds the prescribed limit of three
times the number of vacancies in each
category advertised.
A candidate of general category must secure 2. Candidates of general category must secure
minimum 50% marks and a candidate of minimum 50% marks and candidates of
reserved category, i.e., Scheduled Castes, reserved categories, i.e., Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes and Persons with Disability Scheduled Tribes and eligible categories of
must secure minimum 45% marks in viva- Persons with Disabilities as specified for this
voce to be eligible for being recommended Service must secure minimum 45% marks in
for appointment to the service. viva-voce to be eligible for being recommended
for appointment to the service.
3. The marks obtained in the viva voce will be
added to the marks obtained in the Mains
Examination (Written) and the candidate's
position will depend on the aggregate of both.
D. GENERAL
Notes:-
1. The marks obtained in the viva-voce will 1. In addition to the syllabus mentioned
be added to the marks obtained in the Main in the Appendix to the Rules, the High Court
Examination (Written) and the candidate's may include any other Act(s)/law(s) in the
position will depend on the aggregate of Preliminary and/or Mains Examination
both. (Written), as may be specified by it from time
to time.
2. Fee may be charged from the candidates as 2. Fee may be charged from the candidates as
specified by the High Court from time to specified by the High Court from time to time.
time.
3. There shall be no re-evaluation of
answer sheets in respect of Preliminary
Examination and Mains Examination
(Written). No request for re-evaluation of
answer sheets shall be entertained and the
same shall be liable to be rejected without any
notice to the candidates.
4. Rounding-off of marks at any stage of
the examination shall not be permissible. No
request for rounding-off of marks at any
stage shall be entertained and the same shall
be liable to be rejected without any notice to
the candidates.
5. The candidature of candidates found
using unfair means of any nature by
exercising or attempting to influence the
result of the examination at any stage of the
Examination, i.e., Preliminary Examination,
Mains Examination (Written) or Viva Voce,12 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
shall be summarily rejected without any
further notice to the candidates.
Moreover, such candidate shall be debarred
from the future Examination for such a
period as may be decided by the High Court,
which shall ordinarily be not less than three
years.
6. All Examination material including OMR
answer sheets relating to Preliminary
Examination, answer sheets of Mains
Examination (Written), award sheets of viva
voce, etc. in relation to each recruitment
examination for Delhi Judicial Service will be
destroyed one year after the declaration
of the final result. However, if any litigation
pertaining to any examination is pending
before any Court, and the question / issue
involved in the /is touches upon the answer
sheets of the candidate (s) i.e. totaling,
evaluation, re-evaluation, etc., the
Registry shall preserve such answer sheets
before initiating the process of destruction in
terms of the above decision.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
SANJAY KUMAR AGGARWAL, Principal Secy. (Law, Justice & L.A.)
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.