Supreme Court of India · 2010-10-08
MALIK MAZAHAR SULTAN ETC. vs PUB.SERVICE COMMISSION,UTTARAKHAND
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/13590
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MALIK MAZAHAR SULTAN ETC.
- Respondent
- PUB.SERVICE COMMISSION,UTTARAKHAND
- Author
- Mukundakam Sharma
- Bench
- MUKUNDAKAM SHARMA,ANIL R. DAVE, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the selection process for the Uttaranchal Judicial Service under the Uttaranchal Judicial Service Rules, 2005, specifically focusing on Rule 8 which mandates eligibility criteria including a Bachelor of Law degree, knowledge of Hindi in Devnagari script, and basic computer skills. The Court held that the recruitment process must adhere strictly to these rules, ensuring transparency and fairness in the appointment of judicial officers. The appeal was disposed of in favor of the petitioner, affirming the importance of following established procedures in judicial appointments.