SC flags stagnation, starts hearing on judicial seniority

Five-judge bench led by CJI Gavai begins hearing to frame uniform, nationwide criteria for determining Higher Judicial Service seniority

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Expressing concern over the slow and uneven career progression of entry-level judicial officers across India, the Supreme Court on Tuesday began the hearing on framing uniform, nationwide criteria for determining seniority in the Higher Judicial Service (HJS) cadre.