MAHESH CHANDRA VERMA vs STATE OF JHARKHAND .

The Supreme Court upheld the Jharkhand High Court's decision that the appointment of Additional District Judges (ADJs) was illegal under the Jharkhand Superior Judicial Service (Recruitment, Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2001, specifically Rule 9, which outlines eligibility criteria. The Court emphasized that the appellants did not meet the necessary qualifications as outlined in the Rules, thus affirming the High Court's ruling to quash their appointments. The judgment reinforces the importance of adhering to statutory eligibility requirements in judicial appointments.