MALKHAN SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Delhi High Court, which dismissed the petitioner's claim for appointment as an Additional District & Sessions Judge. The Court clarified that the filling of vacancies must adhere to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, particularly Rule 22, which mandates reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Court found that the petitioner was not entitled to appointment as the vacancy for Scheduled Tribe candidates remained unfilled due to the absence of suitable candidates, thus affirming the High Court's ruling.