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SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
D.Y. Chandrachud, CJI., J.B. PARDIWALA, MANOJ MISRA, JJ.
The Legal Attorneys And Barristers Law Firm – Petitioner
Versus
Union of India & Ors. – Respondents
Writ Petition (Civil) Diary No(s). 53141 of 2023 (For Admission and IA No.146751/2024 - Exemption From Filing O.T. and IA No.146750 of 2024-Condonation of Delay In Refiling / Curing the Defects)
Decided On : 26-07-2024
Service Law – Appointment of Judicial Officers – Requirement of obtaining proficiency in language of the State for appointment to District Judicial Service is a valid requirement – Judicial Officers on appointment to District Judiciary have to appreciate evidence in language of the State – Imposition of such a requirement is manifestly proper and, in any event, raises an issue of policy – Petition dismissed. (Paras 2 and 3)
Result : Petition dismissed.
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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The requirement of proficiency in Telugu for judicial positions is justified for efficient administration of justice and does not violate constitutional principles of equality.
The absence of a provision for re-evaluation of answer sheets and the subsequent joining of service by the petitioner influenced the court's decision to dismiss the writ petition.
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