DEEPAK AGGARWAL vs KESHAV KAUSHIK .

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of 'the service' and 'advocate' under Article 233(2) of the Constitution of India, determining that full-time government employees like District Attorneys are eligible for appointment as District Judges. The Court upheld the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to quash certain appointments while allowing the appointment of candidates from the merit list. The judgment clarified the eligibility criteria for judicial appointments, emphasizing adherence to statutory rules and the need for merit-based selection.