REGISTRAR,HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT vs C.G. SHARMA

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of sub-rule (4) of Rule 5 of the Gujarat Judicial Service Recruitment Rules, 1961, concerning the extension of probationary periods. The Court held that the respondent, Mr. C.G. Sharma, could not claim deemed confirmation after the expiration of the probation period due to the extension of his probation based on unsatisfactory performance. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to terminate Sharma's services, affirming that due process was followed and that the termination was justified based on the recommendations of the High Court.