India, May 22 -- LUCKNOW The Supreme Court's mandate that a minimum practice of three years as an advocate is necessary for a candidate to apply for entry-level posts in judicial service has sparked a debate among experts and students with some strongly supporting it and others seeking a relook into the decision. In 2008, the three-year practice was waived for those aspiring to work for the judiciary.

Chief standing counsel, UP government, and former chairperson of UP Bar Council, Prashant Singh 'Atal', said judicial work is "Godly work" where one decision can make or break a person's life, so it is important that trained people enter the profession.

"When freshly graduated candidates get the responsibility of a judge, they lack practic...