HIGH COURT OF DELHI vs A.K. MAHAJAN .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the amendment to the Delhi High Court Establishment (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1972, specifically concerning the selection process for the post of Assistant Registrar. The Court held that the amendment, which introduced a quota system for promotions among Superintendents, Court Masters, and Private Secretaries, was necessary to ensure fair representation and rectify the imbalance in promotions. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to allow the Writ Petitions challenging the amendment, thereby affirming the need for equitable promotion practices among the feeder categories.