Judiciary Exam Notes — Fast Revision
State-wise Exam Dates (Check official notifications for current year)
Exams typically held: February–April (Prelims), July–September (Mains), December (Interviews)
Quick Legal Maxims for Viva
| Latin Maxim | Meaning | Application |
|---|
|-------------|---------|-------------|
| Ubi jus ibi remedium | Where right, there remedy | Every right has a remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Nemo debet esse judex in propria causa | No one should be judge in own cause | Natural justice |
| Audi alteram partem | Hear the other side | Natural justice |
| Ex turpi causa non oritur actio | From a disgraceful cause, no action arises | Illegal contracts |
| Ignorantia juris non excusat | Ignorance of law is no excuse | Criminal liability |
| Actus reus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea | Act not criminal without guilty mind | Criminal law |
| In pari delicto potior est conditio possidentis | Equal fault = possessor prevails | Illegal contracts |
| Res ipsa loquitur | The thing speaks for itself | Negligence — evidence |
| Volenti non fit injuria | Consent is a defence | Torts |
| Damnum sine injuria | Damage without legal injury | No remedy |
Minimum Passing Marks (Typical State Exams)
| Stage | General | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|
|-------|---------|-----|-------|
| Prelims | 60% | 57.5% | 55% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mains each paper | 45% | 43% | 40% |
| Interview | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Overall | 60% | 57.5% | 55% |
Note: Varies significantly by state — always check official notification.
Quick Reference — Judiciary Exams
Key Points for Revision
•Review the overview section for core architecture and fundamentals
•Practice commands/configurations from the cheatsheet section
•Use interview Q&A for active recall before exams or interviews
•Cross-reference with related tools in the law academy
Related Topics
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•Overview and Architecture
•Fundamentals and Core Concepts
•Advanced Patterns and Production Usage
•Interview Preparation Q&A
•Quick Reference Cheatsheet
Practice Approach
1.Read the overview to understand what and why
2.Work through fundamentals for how
3.Attempt hands-on labs or configurations
4.Test yourself with interview questions
5.Keep cheatsheet accessible for quick reference during work
Further Learning
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