Experience As Judicial Officer Can't Be Counted Towards '3-Year Practice' For Civil Judge Exams : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that administrative or judicial office tenure cannot substitute the mandatory three years of active legal practice required to qualify for Civil Judge entry examinations. The court emphasized that courtroom advocacy experience is fundamental to developing competencies for adjudication and must not be circumvented. (Summary inferred) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}