Legal Internships Do Not Amount To Active Legal Practice: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that legal internships do not constitute law practice, impacting the eligibility criteria for various legal positions. The court’s decision came in response to a petition challenging the inclusion of internship experience as part of the required legal practice. The court emphasized that internships are primarily educational and training experiences, not equivalent to practicing law. This ruling clarifies the distinction between internships and professional practice, ensuring that eligibility criteria for legal positions are based on actual practice experience.