Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has shared a personal anecdote about being rebuked by a high court judge for aspiring to become a judicial officer, saying 'The bar is waiting for you'. The story was shared during a hearing of a judicial services aspirant's plea for revaluation of an examination paper.

The Chief Justice recounted his time as a final-year law student when he wanted to become a judicial officer and had cleared the written test, but was rebuked by a senior judge who told him to focus on his practice as an advocate instead.

The judge's advice had a profound impact on the Chief Justice's career, as he decided to skip his interview and dedicate himself to his practice as an advocate.

The Chief Justice shared his story as a way of encouraging the judicial services aspirant, Prerna Gupta, to look forward to the future rather than dwelling on the revaluation of a single paper. The court dismissed Gupta's plea, but she left the court smiling after the Chief Justice's words of encouragement.

The court's decision and the Chief Justice's advice have brought an end to Gupta's case, and she will now have to consider her next steps. The Chief Justice's story serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and dedication in one's career.