On June 3, 2025, the Rajasthan High Court emphasized the urgent need to establish an “Administrative Judicial Academy” to provide legal training to officers in Revenue Courts. This recommendation arose from a case where the Revenue Courts failed to adhere to the mandatory provisions of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), such as framing issues and recording evidence before passing judgments.

Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand, in his judgment, noted that many presiding officers in Revenue Courts are appointed from the administrative services and often lack formal legal training. Consequently, they frequently commit procedural errors, leading to flawed judgments. The Court highlighted the necessity of continuous judicial education to address the increasing complexity of legal disputes and the evolving role of judicial officers.

To rectify this, the Court directed the State Government to:

Establish an Administrative Judicial Academy to conduct mandatory training programs for newly appointed and in-service administrative officers.

Undertake research on judicial reforms to enhance management and access to justice.

Promote judicial innovation through seminars, colloquiums, and workshops.

Develop a comprehensive curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical training in procedural laws.

The Court emphasized that such an academy could play a transformative role in the administration of justice and directed the State to inform the Court about the steps taken in compliance with these directions by September 1, 2025.

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