Supreme Court of India · 2009-05-06
N.KANNADASAN vs AJOY KHOSE .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/36807
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- N.KANNADASAN
- Respondent
- AJOY KHOSE .
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the justiciability of the Chief Justice of Madras High Court's recommendation for appointing Shri N. Kannadasan as President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under Section 16 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court held that the recommendations made by the Chief Justice are subject to judicial review, establishing that such appointments must adhere to principles of transparency and accountability. The Court ultimately ruled in favor of the appellant, allowing his appointment as President of the Commission.