D.K. AGARWAL vs HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD

The Supreme Court held that the decision regarding the grant of super-time scale to a member of the U.P. Higher Judicial Services is within the administrative jurisdiction of the High Court, as per Rule 27A of the U.P. Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1975. The Court emphasized that it will not ordinarily interfere unless there is a violation of rules or principles of natural justice. In this case, the Court quashed the Full Court's resolution and referred the matter back for reconsideration, finding that the adverse remarks against the appellant were unfounded and lacked reliable material.