SASIDHAR REDDY SURA vs STATE OF A.P. .

The Supreme Court held that the age requirement of 35 years for appointment as District and Sessions Judge is not mandated by the Andhra Pradesh State Judicial Service Rules, 2007. The Court found that the High Court erred in relying on the recommendations of the Justice Shetty Commission, which were merely suggestive and not binding. Consequently, the Court allowed the appeal, ruling that the appellant was eligible for appointment despite not having reached the age of 35 at the time of application.