UMESH CHANDRA SHUKLA ETC. ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the recruitment process for the Delhi Judicial Services under the Delhi Judicial Service Rules, 1970, specifically Articles 234 of the Constitution of India and Rules 16, 17, and 18 of the Rules. The Court held that the High Court's decision to add marks for moderation and the Selection Committee's final list preparation were valid, affirming the necessity of adhering to the prescribed minimum qualifying marks. The Court ruled that the procedure followed was proper and did not violate the established rules.