State Of U. P. & Ors vs Gobardhan Lal

The Supreme Court upheld the transfer order of the District Supply Officer, ruling that the High Court's intervention was unwarranted as it interfered with the administrative discretion of the government under Article 14 and Article 16 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that transfers are an essential part of administrative functioning and should not be subject to judicial interference unless there is clear evidence of malafide or extraneous considerations. The appeal by the State of U.P. was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside.