<h1>Ruling allows judges with seven years' advocacy to fill bar-reserved vacancies; clarifies surrogacy age and orders reforms</h1> The Supreme Court held that judicial officers with at least seven years' prior practice as advocates may be considered for district-judge vacancies reserved for bar members; ruled that age limits in the 2021 surrogacy law do not apply to couples who began procedures before January 25, 2022; agreed to hear a PIL seeking inquiry and reform of drug-safety mechanisms after alleged pediatric deaths from cough syrup; permitted travel for an accused in a high-profile violence case for festival celebrations; agreed to consider an extension for mandatory waqf registration; will hear a plea on public disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners of certain funds; urged earlier sex education for children; and directed assistance for thousands excluded from electoral rolls.