CHANDRA MOHAN vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the recruitment process of district judges in Uttar Pradesh under the U.P. Higher Judicial Service Rules, made by the Governor under Article 309 of the Constitution. The Court held that the Governor's appointment of district judges from 'judicial officers' was valid, as the Rules allowed for such recruitment, and clarified that the High Court's role was primarily as a transmitting authority. The Court granted special leave to appeal, emphasizing that the case raised substantial questions of law regarding the interpretation of Articles 233 and 309 of the Constitution.