REGISTRAR(ADMN.),HIGH COURT OF ORISSA vs SISIR KANTA SATAPATHY

The Supreme Court clarified the scope of control of the High Court over the subordinate judiciary, emphasizing that while the High Court has exclusive authority under Articles 233, 234, and 235 of the Constitution, this power must not infringe upon the executive's role in judicial appointments and service conditions. The Court reiterated that the independence of the judiciary is a basic structure of the Constitution, as established in S. P. Gupta v. Union of India and All India Judges’ Association v. Union of India. The judgment underscores the necessity of checks and balances to maintain judicial independence while recognizing the constitutional provisions governing judicial appointments and control.