In Brief
The petitioners sought a writ of mandamus to participate in the 2015 Rajasthan Judicial Service Direct Recruitment Examination for District Judges, challenging Rules 31(3) and 33(iii) of the Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, 2010 as violative of Article 233(2) of the Constitution. The Supreme Court found that while Article 233 requires seven years as an advocate or pleader, compelling acceptance into the selection process through mandamus would be inconsistent with the constitutional appointment scheme vesting authority in the Governor and High Court. The Court directed the Registry to place the matter before the Chief Justice for policy-level resolution to prevent similar litigation across States regarding Higher Judicial Service appointments."
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