Delhi Judicial Services Overview

Every year examinations are conducted to select the candidates for Delhi Judicial Services, there are some parameters to be eligible for Delhi Judicial Services Examinations, Such as:

A candidate shall be eligible to appear in the examination if he /she is 

(a) a citizen of India;

(b) a person practicing as an Advocate in India or a person qualified to be admitted as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961; and 

(c) not more than 32 years of age as on the 1st day of January following the date of commencement of the examination.

Delhi Judicial  Services - Pay Scale

Pay Scale: Rs.27,700 - 44,700

Delhi Judicial Services - Exam Pattern

The Delhi Judicial Services Exam held in three stages: -

Stage I - Preliminary Exam (Objective Exam)

Stage II - Mains Exam (Written)

Stage III - Viva Voice (Interview)

Delhi Judicial Services - Syllabus for Preliminary Examination

Preliminary Examination is a screening test consists of a single paper of MCQ carrying a maximum of 200 marks. Preliminary Exam includes questions based on the following subjects -

• General knowledge
• Aptitude
• English
• Constitution of India
• Code of Civil Procedure & Criminal Procedure
• Indian Penal Code
• Contract & Partnership Act
• Principles Governing Arbitration Law
• Specific Relied and Limitation Act
• Evidence Act

In preliminary exam qualifying marks for the general category is 60% and 55% for Reserved Category.

Delhi Judicial Services - Syllabus for Mains Examination

Mains Examination consists of the following subjects: -

S.N	Subjects	Maximum Marks
1	General Knowledge and Language	250
2	Civil Law-I	200
3	Civil Law-II	200
4	Criminal Law	200

Section - I

S.N	Name	Subjects	Maximum Marks
1	General Knowledge	Current Affairs	100
2	Language	Essay, Translation and Precis writing	150

General Knowledge and Language - This paper will check how well knowledge of current affairs you have?

Language - This is to evaluate your English language skills and expressiveness. It also consists of negative marketing.

Section - II

Civil Law I - This exam consists of a question that is based on the Indian Contract Act, Indian Sales of Goods Act, Indian Partnership Act, Hindu Law, Mohammadan Law, Delhi Rent Control Act and Law of Torts.

Section - III

Civil Law II - This exam consists question based on the Civil Procedure Code, Law of Evidence, Law of Limitation & Law of Registration.

Section - IV

Criminal Law - This exam consists of a question based on the Indian Penal Code & Indian Evidence Act.

 Delhi Judicial Services - Viva Voice (Interview)

Viva Voice is an Interview round carrying 150 marks. Those candidates are eligible for Viva-voice who obtains 40% marks in each written paper and 50% marks in aggregate except reserved category candidates i.e. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically Handicapped (Blind/Low Vision). For those candidates qualifying marks will be 35% in each written paper and 45% marks in aggregate.

Aggregate marks obtained by you in both viva and written exams will decide your position.  

Indian Law Facts Every Citizen Should Know

1. At the time of driving if your blood contains more than 30mg of alcohol per 100ml then the police can arrest him/her without a warrant.

2. No woman can be arrested before 6 A.M. and after 6 P.M in order to stop them from getting harassed.

3. A Police officer can’t refuse to lodge an FIR irrespective of place of crime. If he/she does so they could be jailed for up to 6 months to 1 year.

4. Hotels can’t prohibit you from drinking potable water and using its washrooms.

5. A police officer is always on duty whether he/she is wearing a uniform or not. If a person makes an objection to the officer, he/she could not state that he can’t help the victim because he/ she is not on the duty.

6. As per the Hindu Marriage Act(1955) , Any husband or wife can apply for divorce in the court on the basis of Adultery (physical relationship outside of marriage), impotency, to leave home without information, physical and mental abuse, change Hindu religion and adopt other religion, insanity, incurable disease and no information about husband or wife for seven year.

7. Only women police constable can arrest women.  Male police constable doesn’t have the right to arrest women.

8. In the case of a serious crime only after receipt of the written order from the magistrate, a male policeman can arrest a woman.

9. There are very few people who know that if their gas cylinder blasts during the cooking of food then the gas agency is liable to pay Rs. 50 lakh to the victim as compensation. To claim this compensation consumer need to lodge an FIR to the nearest police station and submit it to the concerned gas agency.

10. It would surprise you to know that if you take a gift from any company on the occasion of a festival, it falls into the category of bribery. You can also be sentenced to jail for this. If you are fined for a crime (like riding without a helmet or any other reason) then you will not be fined for the same reason on the same day.

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How To Become A judge?

Judges preside over court hearings and trials, supervise legal proceedings and uphold the rights of individuals involved in a legal process. They ensure that trials are conducted according to established rules and procedures, which may include determining how testimony is given and evidence submitted. In non-jury criminal trials, judges decide a defendant's guilt or innocence, and in civil cases rule on liability and compensation.There are six general steps you must follow to become a judge: 

Step 1: Attend Undergraduate School

Aspiring judges can prepare for careers in law during undergraduate school. No specific major of study is required to attend law school, but law students commonly hold degrees in political science, history, business or economics.

Step 2: Earn a Law Degree

Most judges begin their careers as lawyers, and prior legal practice is a prerequisite for many state and federal judgeships. Lawyers must hold Juris Doctor (J.D.) degrees, which require completing three years of legal education at a law school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Some schools offer part-time programs, which typically take four years to complete.

During the first year of study in law school, students typically focus on fundamental law coursework, including contracts, torts, civil procedure and criminal law. In the final two years, students complete elective classes in specialized topics, such as family law and tax law. Clinical internships are also typically available. Completing an internship during law school can provide students with experience working in the field and networking opportunities, which may make it easier to find employment after graduation.

Step 3: Pass a Bar Exam

After earning JD degrees, prospective lawyers must apply for admission to the bar in their state or jurisdiction of practice. Although admission and testing requirements vary, admission to a bar usually requires being licensed, which is gained by passing numerous exams. Exams may include the Multistate Bar Exam, which is a 200-question, 6-hour exam, which tests knowledge of various law fundamentals, such as criminal law, contracts and torts, and ethics exam and a state-specific exam.

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) offers past examinations for sale on its website. These exams provide students with an idea of what to expect on the bar examination.

Step 4: Work as an Attorney

Most judges work as attorneys prior to acquiring their judgeship. An attorney represents clients before a court or in other legal proceedings to resolve disputes. Their tasks may include appearing in court, drafting court documents and conducting legal research.

Step 5: Obtain a Judgeship

To become judges, lawyers must be appointed or elected. Lawyers may apply for judgeships by submitting their names for consideration to a judicial nominating commission, or senators or other politicians may recommend them. Generally, becoming nominated for a judgeship requires a strong history of legal practice and support from politicians. Some federal judges are appointed to life-long terms, while other federal, state or local judges have fixed or renewable terms of office. At the end of these terms, judges often either retire or teach law school.

Step 6: Complete Training

After being elected or appointed, judges may be required to complete state-administered introductory training or attend training programs led by legal organizations, such as the ABA, National Judicial College or National Center for State Courts. The Federal Judicial Center provides training programs for federal judges and other federal court personnel. In these programs, trainees participate in court trials, review legal publications and complete online exercises. Most judges are required to complete continuing education courses throughout their careers to stay informed about changes to the law.

These professionals can be elected by the public or appointed by governments. Judges often work long hours in preparation for hearings and sometimes must travel for them. They must also be available on call for emergency situations. For more information visit: www.ziajudicials.com