The Supreme Court expressed concerns over how young judicial officers are facing career stagnation due to systemic delays in promotions as a District Judge.

The 5-judge constitution bench was considering the issue of whether a judicial officer, who has already completed 7 years in the Bar, is entitled to be appointed as a District Judge against the Bar vacancy.

The matter was being considered by the bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justices MM Sundresh, Aravind Kumar, SC Sharma and K Vinod Chandran.

During the hearing, Sr Advocate Jayant Bhushan, appearing for some of the petitioners, submitted that the delays that occur in the appointment of district judges from the route of promotions or departmental comparative exams are impacting the quality of young officers e

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