(D.Y. Chandrachud, C.J. and J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, JJ.)
Writ Petition (Civil) Diary No(s). 53141/2023, decided on July 26, 2024
Legal Attorneys and Barristers Law Firm ________________ Petitioner;
v.
Union of India and Others _________________________ Respondent(s).
(For Admission and IA No. 146751/2024-Exemption From Filing O.T. and IA No. 146750/2024-Condonation of Delay in Refiling/Curing the Defects)
Writ Petition (Civil) Diary No(s). 53141/2023; IA No. 146751/2024; and IA No. 146750/2024
The Order of the court was delivered by
Order
1. Delay condoned.
2. The requirement of obtaining proficiency in the language of the State for appointment to the District Judicial Service is a valid requirement. The judicial officers on appointment to the District Judiciary have to appreciate evidence in the language of the State. The imposition of such a requirement is manifestly proper and, in any event, raises an issue of policy. We, therefore, decline to entertain the petition.
3. The petition is accordingly dismissed.
4. Pending application, if any, stands disposed of.
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