Judgement Writing Tips for MP Judiciary Exams 2025

Overview: Judgment writing is a key component of the MP Judiciary Exams, particularly in the Mains Examination. As a future judge, your ability to draft well-reasoned, concise, and legally sound judgments will play a pivotal role in your career.

In this detailed blog, we will explore essential judgment writing tips, strategies, and insights to help you excel in this critical aspect of the examination.

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Prerequisites of Judgement Writing for Criminal Law

If you don’t know the rules of chess, you can’t play it! Similarly, if you aren’t well-versed in legal acts, codes, and procedures, then writing a judgment might be a tough case for you in the Judiciary Mains Exam. 

So, reading the following acts is of utmost importance. 

• Indian Evidence Act
• Indian Penal Code

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Essential Components of Criminal Law Judgement Writing for Judiciary Exams 

A well-structured judgment typically includes the following components:

1. Title and Court Details:

   • Case title, court name, and date.
   • Names of parties involved.

2. Introduction:

   • Brief background of the case.
   • Nature of the dispute.

3. Issues Framed:

   • Clearly state the legal issues for consideration.

4. Facts of the Case:

   • Summarize the material facts concisely.

5. Arguments Presented:

   • Outline arguments from both parties.

6. Applicable Laws:

   • Refer to statutes, legal provisions, and relevant case laws.

7. Analysis and Reasoning:

   • Logical analysis of the issues.
   • Application of the law to the facts.

8. Decision:

   • Declare the final decision or judgment.
   • Provide clear reasoning for the decision.

9. Order:

   • Specify any penalties, compensation, or directions.

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Tips and Tricks for Judgement Writing for Criminal Law

Remember these judgment writing tips for mastering the judiciary exam.  

• Mention the class of judge, which includes first class, second class, etc. Usually, the questions stating First Class Judge are asked in the examination.
• Never disclose your personal information, such as name, age, etc.
• Write ‘XYZ’ or ‘.......’ in the ‘Presided by’ section. You can also leave it blank.
• Write the exact address of the prosecution. It is mentioned in the question paper.
• Always mention prosecution parallelly to the original address where the complaint was launched.
• If case of multiple accused, specify by serial number.
• Always write ‘adult’ in the age. 
• Fill in the necessary information of the accused, such as name, residence, father's name, etc., only if mentioned in the question paper. Otherwise, leave it blank.
• Keep the judgment in all capital letters.
• The criminal case number is generally not mentioned. So, you can just write the current year, leaving the date and month blank.
• You must all the information stated in the question paper.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Judgement Writing 

Under the pressure of the MPCJ Mains exam, students often commit common mistakes. Take note of the following errors that students commit. Make sure you avoid these typical mistakes in criminal judgment writing. 

• Students forget to specify the class of Judicial Magistrate
• Never write your name in ‘Presided By.’ 
• Avoid writing the imaginary or anonymous address of the prosecution.
• Don’t write judgment in small letters. 
• Never write fake information wherever it is non-essential.

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13 Steps Judgement Writing Guide for Beginners

Judging was never an easy task. It comes with practice. However, a master was once a novice. 

You must include the following things in your judgement writing to write a fair judgement for both the accused as well as the victim. 

Brief Narration of Charges

• In the first paragraph, narrate the charges for which the accused stood the trial.
• State the laws of punishment and the purpose of bringing the accused to the court of law. 

Undisputed Facts of the Case

• The facts which are neither denied by the prosecution nor the accused are undisputed facts of the case. 
• In case there are no undisputed facts, do not go for false information. 
• Simply write as “No Undisputed Facts for the Case.

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Case of Prosecution

• The incident that happened with the victim is put by the prosecution. 
• Describe the plot of incidence, including key details. 
• Mention the case briefly with the witness, if any. 

Case of Accused as Set Out

• Now that you have written about one side of the coin. It’s time to shed some light on the other part. 
• This section holds information about the defence of the accused. 
• This includes hearing the accused side of the story about the case. 

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In Plea to Charge

• Whether or not the accused pleads guilty to the charges being put on him. 
• If the accused pleads non-guilty, you must write ‘accused pleads not guilty.

The Answers to Questions Put to the Accused in His Examination

• This includes the conversation between the police officers and the accused.
• Enlist the major questions asked in the form of a general discussion.
• Do not write in the form of question answers. 

Statement of Defence Witness

• Highlight the statement of witnesses.
• Mention the special defence such as unsound mind, physical disorder, pregnancy, etc., if any.

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Marshaling and Appreciation of Evidence

• Marshalling and appreciation of evidence is the most important part of Judgement Writing.
• Here, the key sections of the Evidence Act, including Section 6, Section 7, and Section 8, will come into the limelight.
• Ensure that you comply with the clauses of the Indian Penal Code.
• Marshaling means calculating the value of each piece of evidence.
• Write the evidence and witness as per the following rules.

1. Prosecution Witness - PW 1, PW 2
2. Defense Witness - DW 1, DW 2 
3. Exhibit - Ex 1, Ex 2 

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Ultimate Finding

• It is the decision where you have to decide if the accused is guilty or not.
• If the accused is found guilty, write ‘to be suspended temporarily.
• Else, write ‘the accused be set at liberty.

Operative Portion of Judgement

In Criminal Law of Judgement Writing for Judiciary exams, the operative portion of judgment includes all the points of declaring the accused guilty on specific grounds. 

Some of the key points are mentioned below.

• Which law holds the accused guilty?
• Under which sections are the accused being punished?
• Which type of punishment will the accused get?
• State the duration of punishment.
• Address the fines charges, if any. Don’t keep the fine amount too vigorous. Keep it minimal, as it should bear a financial burden on the accused. 
• In case the victim is getting compensated. Do not overprice it. Judge an appropriate amount so that justice is delivered. 
• Choose the term of punishment to be between the minimum and maximum sentences. 
• All the charges depend on the gravity of the case.
• All the bonds must be canceled when the person is held guilty. 
• There is different punishment assigned under each law. 
• Specify the terms of substantive punishment, concurrent punishment, or separate punishment.
• If you are giving exemptions under the Probation of Offenders Act.
• In the end, write the punishment in case of default of payment of the fine.

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Signature of the Magistrate with Date and Designation 

• This section entails the signature of the magistrate with the date and designation.
• It is followed by "Judgement Pronounced" in open court in the brackets.

Signature of Magistrate Seal of the Court.

• Simply write it as it is. There is no need to draw the seal or stamp.

Criminal Law Judgement Writing Example

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Conclusion:

Judgment writing is both an art and a science, requiring clarity of thought, strong legal knowledge, and a structured approach. By understanding the components of a judgment, practicing regularly, and avoiding common pitfalls, you can master this skill and excel in the MP Judiciary Exams 2025.

Start early, stay consistent, and remember: a well-written judgment not only fetches marks but also reflects your readiness to serve as a judicial officer.