Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Validity of Minimum 50% Aggregate Marks Rule in Superior Judiciary Exam

The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the rule mandating a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for qualification in the Superior Judiciary Examination for the states.

The Court ruled that while candidates must secure at least 40% marks in each paper to be called for viva-voce, they must clear the aggregate threshold of 50% in the written test and viva-voce combined to qualify.

This criterion is valid to ensure the selection of the best talent and does not violate the Superior Judicial Services Rules of the states.

The Court emphasised its authority to prescribe such standards to assess the merit and suitability of candidates for judicial posts.

(Rushil Jindal v. P& H HC & Ors.)