R.G High Court Of Madras vs R. Gandhi And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of judicial review concerning the appointment of High Court Judges, referencing the Second Judges case (1993) and Special Reference No.1 of 1998, which established that the suitability of candidates is not subject to judicial review, but eligibility and consultation can be scrutinized. The Court held that the Madras High Court's interim orders maintaining status quo on recommendations for judicial appointments were to be transferred to the Supreme Court for hearing, thus rendering the Special Leave Petitions filed against those orders insignificant.