Supreme Court of India · 2004-12-17
Ashok Tanwar & Anr vs State Of H.P. & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2005 SUPREME COURT 614
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ashok Tanwar & Anr
- Respondent
- State Of H.P. & Ors
- Author
- S.V.Patil
- Bench
- R.C. Lahoti, S.V.Patil, K.G.Balakrishnan, B.N.Srikrishna, G.P.Mathur
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Articles 217 and 223 of the Constitution regarding the appointment of the President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under Section 16 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court held that consultation with an Acting Chief Justice does not constitute sufficient compliance with the requirement for appointment, emphasizing the necessity of following the proper procedure for judicial appointments. The matter was referred to a larger bench for further deliberation, as it involved significant constitutional questions.