S.D.Joshi & Ors vs High Court Of Judicature At Bombay ...

The Supreme Court examined the definition of 'judicial office' under Article 217(2)(a) of the Constitution, determining that Family Court Judges, who perform judicial functions and are appointed under the Family Courts Act, 1984, do indeed hold a 'judicial office'. The Court held that such judges are eligible for elevation to the High Court, affirming their parity with judges of other courts. This decision clarifies the status of Family Court Judges in the context of judicial appointments and their rights under Article 217.