Article 312
- 42nd CAA paved way for setting up of AIJS
- if RS approves thru a resolution, Parl can pass a law for seting up AIJS in country
- recruitment would be conducted centrally UPSC and judicial officers shall be allocated to the respective states
Benefits of AIJS
- uniform standards of judicial service
- will attract best talent to lower judiciary
- UPSC has impeccable image which would help in reducing the politicization of lower judiciary
- central recruitment will help in efficient manpower planning
- 40% positions vacant in lower judiciary
Challenges
- states reluctant as it would reduce their powers
- states raised concern wrt knowledge of local language, laws, customs etc
- but IAS, IFS already study new culture, language, then why not AIJS?
- states raised concerns over age & eligibility criteria that vary from one state to another