Mahesh Chandra Verma & Ors vs State Of Jharkhand & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appointment of Additional District Judges (ADJs) in Jharkhand was governed by the Jharkhand Superior Judicial Service (Recruitment, Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2001, specifically Rule 9, which outlines eligibility criteria. The Court found that the High Court's decision to quash the appointments was justified as the appellants did not meet the stipulated qualifications under the Rules. Consequently, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling, affirming the legality of the writ petition filed by the respondents.