VIJAY KUMAR MISHRA vs HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA TO AND ORS

The Supreme Court examined the interpretation of Article 233(2) of the Constitution of India, which restricts individuals already in the Judicial Service from participating in the selection process for the District Judge Entry Level (Direct from Bar). The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the petitioners, having joined the Subordinate Judicial Service before the interview date, were ineligible to appear for the District Judge examination. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the legality of the High Court's communication rejecting the petitioners' representation.