Breaking News: Calcutta High Court Lifts Stay on West Bengal Judicial Services Exam, Paves Way for Appointment of Civil Judges
Summary: The Calcutta High Court has reversed its earlier stay order, clearing the way for the appointment of civil judges in West Bengal who cleared the West Bengal Judicial Services Exam, 2022. This decision is a significant relief for the candidates who have been waiting for over two years for their appointment after qualifying the recruitment process.
Introduction:
The West Bengal Judicial Services Exam, 2022, was conducted by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to recruit civil judges for the state. The recruitment process, which included a preliminary examination, mains examination, and interviews, was completed in 2024. However, the appointment process was stalled due to a stay order passed by the Calcutta High Court, leaving the selected candidates in limbo.
Background:
The recruitment process for the 2022 batch of civil judges was a long and complex one. The preliminary examination took place in March 2023, followed by the mains examination in May 2023. The interviews of the selected candidates were conducted in April 2024. Even after the final list of selected candidates was published by the PSC in May 2024, the appointments were not made due to writ petitions filed before the High Court, challenging the conduct of the examinations.
Key Highlights:
• The Calcutta High Court has lifted the stay order on the recruitment of civil judges who qualified the West Bengal Judicial Services Exam, 2022.
• The decision paves the way for the appointment of civil judges in the state for the first time since 2022.
• The selected candidates have been left in limbo for over two years, and this decision will alleviate the burden on the state’s existing judicial infrastructure.
• The last stay order was passed by the High Court on December 16, 2024.
Conclusion:
The lifting of the stay order is a significant relief for the selected candidates, and it is hoped that the appointments will be made soon. This decision will go a long way in reducing the workload on the existing judges and ensuring that the state’s judicial system functions efficiently.
Keywords: Calcutta High Court, West Bengal Judicial Services Exam, 2022, Appointment of Civil Judges, Public Service Commission, Stay Order, Judicial Infrastructure.
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