Career in Judiciary: Interview of Mr. Mohit Madhav (A.I.R.-54, M.P. Judiciary, 2019 batch)

1) Sir, please introduce yourself to our readers.

Myself Mohit Madhav, currently posted as Civil Judge Class 2 | Judicial Magistrate at Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh.

2) Please tell us about your law school experience and what are certain things which one learn during law school which helps him/her in professional career ?

I belong to the batch of 2012-2017 of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU). The day when I entered the campus of CNLU on 17th July, 2012, I just had one ambition in my mind and that was Judiciary. I was pretty much inclined towards exploring laws especially those which were not part of our curriculum. For this, I took participation in various Intra-Moot Court Competition (Total 10 in my Five year Course) and being a researcher I got various opportunities to look into various laws. Since at the very outset, I was clear of my aim and I started basic and simple reading of Bare Acts and some very basic books related to those subjects from the very first year. It is worth mentioning that the company of the senior, with which I was blessed, proved to be great helping hand particularly that of Sakshat Bansal Sir and Mayuresh Srivastava.

What I personally feel is one should have an aim at the back of his her mind as it is very well said that “You can’t cross the sea nearly by standing and staring at the water.”

3) What is the one thing you experienced which changed totally after you finished your studies and entered into professional life ?

The thing which changed totally after I finished my studies and entered into professional life is the sense of maturity and understanding for me. Particularly belonging to such a profession where we need to set an example for others and people having lot of expectations from you; you tend to develop an ability to balance and manage things which lacks usually when you are a student.

4) Securing AIR 54 in M.P. Judiciary in the very first attempt is a big feat.

Please tell us about your experience when you heard the news that you are AIR 54.

Yeah, the news of cracking judiciary was definitely a memorable moment for me. I was in Delhi at my friend’s home for the Delhi Judicial Service Exam 2019 scheduled to be held on 13th January 2019. I gave my interview for MP Judicial Service Exam 9th January 2019. It was on 12th January 2019 the result was declared and I was completely unaware of that. Being in my friend’s home, there was some network Issue but when I woke up at 5 p.m. and came out of that room I didn’t knew that world full of surprise was waiting for me outside. It was series of numerous on my mobile which wrote “Congratulations! Judge Sahab”. That feeling cannot be described in words. The only sad part that I was away from my home.

5)Every person is bound to have some kind of setback in their life. 

How to deal with situations when one is faced with unavoidable adversities ?

Yeah, people may face setback in his/her life but what keeps you on track is your aim; and there comes into picture your balancing and managing skill. What I believe is one cannot afford to have while he/she is preparing for any exam. My father told me one day, “People usually dream when they are asleep but one should dream of an aim which would not allow him to sleep”. What I want to say is, you need to dream for your aim before you live your dream. People think that to be on safer side, one always need to have Plan B but what I saw is , at times that Plan B becomes a deviation and gradually takes shape of Plan A which one must avoid. It’s good to have it but then, it is ultimately you who has to keep a check that such Plan B doesn’t turn into a deviation for you.

6) What are the things which a law student should do in college , if he/she aims to clear Judicial Services Exams ?

As I told earlier, being an aspirant for Judicial Services, one need to have a knowledge of ‘Basic law’ which comes from Bare Act. Start the basic reading of bare act at initial stage of your graduation. Even for those who are in Third, Fourth or Final Year , it’s never too late for anyone. Everybody is in his/her time zone. Remember the fact that never ever compare yourself when it comes to studies. It’s ultimately you who is the first person to decide, when you’re potentials are called upon.

7)Please share with us about your preparation journey of M.P. judicial services exams.

Which books you opted for different subjects and what was your strategy during the preparation.

I started my preparation of judicial services under the guidance of sir who is an advocate but after 2-3 months, I wish withdrew myself and started preparing at home. I believed that the first decision of my life when the support of my family members could not be put into words. I have my schedule of 6-7 hours normally a day but I extended the same to 12-13 hours a day when notification of exam was out and kept it going till I cleared my exam. Solving MCQs was an important part of my preparation.

Books opted by me:-

a) Bare Acts

b) Judicial Service Guide by A.K. Jain (For Mains)

c) M.A. Rashid’s Book for MCQs

d) Singhal publication book for Past Year Papers

e) 1000+ MCQs by Ashok Publications for MP G.K.

f) Solving important MCQs by Pearson for G.K.

g) Cloud Affairs pdf for Current Affairs for MCQ

h) Normal Lewis and R.S. Agrawal

8) Preparing for Judicial Services Exam is not a cakewalk. One needs to stay focused and concentrated on the goals along with  putting a lot of efforts. 

How one is supposed to be motivated and concentrated while preparing for Judicial Services Exams?

As far as motivation part is concerned nothing works much better than self motivation. Keep asking yourself at the end of the day that “Have I done enough today to see myself on that prestigious position?” The answer needs to come from within. Don’t bluff with yourself. My father told me a statement which I wrote down on the first page of every book of mine-“in order to be a ‘Justice’ prove justice with your hard-work.” One of the best saying is “Work hard in silence let your success make the noise.” You don’t need to show it up or prove it to anyone else, but it’s only you who need to keep yourself testing every other day.

9) Thank you so much sir  for talking with us , please end it with an adage which will motivate our readers in pursuing the legal profession.

I would end up by saying that Hard-work and Perseverance is the key. “To persist with a goal, you must treasure the dream more than the cost of sacrifice to attain it.”