NAWAL KISHOR MISHRA vs HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF ALLAHAB&ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the appointment of District Judges by the High Court of Allahabad, which filled unfilled reserve vacancies through promotions of in-service candidates under Rule 8(2) of the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1975. The Court held that the unfilled vacancies should have been filled from the direct recruitment source first, as the posts were advertised for direct recruitment. The appeals were allowed, and the appointments made by the High Court were set aside, emphasizing adherence to the recruitment rules.