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One year at the Bar, two years in training:What it now takes to become a judge

The Supreme Court reduced judicial service practice from three years to one. This change sparks debate on courtroom experience versus structured training. Former Justice Vipin Sanghi advocates for retaining the three-year practice period. Lawyers Vivek Narayan Sharma and Siddhart

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SAURABH THAKUR27 Aug 2026, 11:54 amUpdated 5h ago1 min readIndiaIndia
One year at the Bar, two years in training: What it now takes to become a judge

IndiaSAURABH THAKUR

The Supreme Court reduced judicial service practice from three years to one. This change sparks debate on courtroom experience versus structured training. Former Justice Vipin Sanghi advocates for retaining the three-year practice period. Lawyers Vivek Narayan Sharma and Siddharth Sijoria believe the new framework can succeed. The discussion centers on readiness for judicial responsibilities and accessibility.

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Source: Times of India · SAURABH THAKUR. Published 27 Aug 2026, 11:54 am.

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