Question : ALL INDIA JUDICIAL SERVICE CADRE



(a) whether the Government have taken a decision to create an All India Judicial Service cadre;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the progress made in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY):

(a) to (c) The matter relating to the creation of an All India Judicial Service is under consideration of the Government. Most State Governments and High Courts are in favour of the proposal. However, for approval, it will require a resolution in the Rajya Sabha to be passed by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, followed by an appropriate enactment by Parliament under article 312 of the Constitution of India.