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Punjab High Court asks state government to explain delay in Assistant District Attorney recruitment over two-year practice rule
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 10:31 PM
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The Punjab High Court has sought a response from the state government regarding the stalled recruitment of Assistant District Attorneys, citing controversy over the mandatory two-year legal practice requirement.
The Punjab High Court intervened after the recruitment process for Assistant District Attorneys hit a standstill. Candidates are required to have a minimum of two years of legal practice, a condition that has sparked debate over its applicability and verification.
Petitioners argued that the enforcement of the two-year practice clause lacks clear guidelines, leading to delays and uncertainty for aspirants. The court, noting the importance of a transparent hiring process for the judiciary, directed the state government to provide a detailed explanation of the current status and the steps being taken to resolve the issue.
The state government is expected to submit its response within the timeframe set by the court, after which further judicial directions may be issued to ensure the recruitment proceeds without undue hindrance.
Petitioners argued that the enforcement of the two-year practice clause lacks clear guidelines, leading to delays and uncertainty for aspirants. The court, noting the importance of a transparent hiring process for the judiciary, directed the state government to provide a detailed explanation of the current status and the steps being taken to resolve the issue.
The state government is expected to submit its response within the timeframe set by the court, after which further judicial directions may be issued to ensure the recruitment proceeds without undue hindrance.