State Of Punjab vs Salil Sabhlok & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed whether the Punjab and Haryana High Court could establish procedures for the selection and appointment of the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission under Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that while Article 316 does not specify a procedure, the appointment must adhere to principles of integrity and impartiality as established in previous judgments, including In R/O Dr. Ram Ashray Yadav and others. The Court upheld the High Court's authority to regulate the appointment process, affirming the need for a structured procedure in such appointments.