Hon'Ble Chief Justice, High Court Of ... vs B.S. Nayak And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the Chief Justice has the authority under Article 229 of the Constitution to establish criteria for the appointment of Private Secretaries based on merit-cum-seniority. The Court found that the Division Bench of the Bombay High Court erred in striking down the criteria on the grounds of lack of publicity, emphasizing that merit must be prioritized for efficient judicial functioning. The Court set aside the High Court's direction and upheld the Chief Justice's criteria for appointments, allowing the appeal.