M.M. GUPTA AND ORS. ETC. ETC, vs STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that Article 235 of the Constitution mandates that the Governor must act in consultation with the High Court regarding judicial appointments, emphasizing the independence of the judiciary. The Court found that the State Government's failure to communicate its counter-proposals to the High Court constituted a violation of this requirement, thereby undermining judicial independence. The Court ruled that the High Court's recommendations for District Judge appointments should generally be accepted by the State Government, reinforcing the need for effective consultation to ensure proper judicial administration.