Ashok Pal Singh & Ors vs U.P. Judicial Services Asson. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the recruitment process for the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service under the U.P. Higher Judicial Services Rules, 1975, as amended in 1996, specifically referencing Articles 233 and 309 of the Constitution of India. The Court clarified the quota for direct recruits and promotees, holding that the recruitment must adhere to the specified percentages and that the rules must be applied consistently across different recruitment years. The judgment emphasized the importance of following the established rules to ensure fairness in the recruitment process.